Public Health in Action: Mental health innovations

Series

Public Health in Action: Mental health innovations

A new series from the Harvard Chan Studio and Harvard Public Health magazine

For far too many people, mental health care seems out of reach—unaffordable, unavailable, or ineffective. But fresh thinking is changing the conversation. This new series pairs discussions from The Studio with journalism from Harvard Public Health to examine mental health programs across the U.S. that deliver real results.

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A historic New York City street with three people entering a brick building with the words “fountain house” above the entryway.

Opinion

Fountain House saw my strengths, not just my illness

A Fountain House clubhouse satisfies the human desire for social connection.

Three women wearing hoodies and t-shirts pose for the camera. They are part of a womanhood support program working with eighth graders in Waukegan, Illinois.

Feature

The mental health needs of Black and Hispanic girls often go unmet. This group wraps them in support

Working on Womanhood, a school-based mental health program, makes students feel “heard and understood.”

Illustration: A healthcare worker says hello in a welcoming gesture. Plants and other botanical shapes surround her.

Opinion

For better mental health outcomes, train more people like me

As a frontline health worker, I can expand access to care.

An older women with a serious, concerned look listens to another female with her back turned. The image is cut-out and on a blue circle with a light purple background.

Opinion

Giving caregivers the tools to cope

The PEARLS program tackles seniors’ burnout with problem-solving.

Series trailer

As the Public Health in Action team began planning this series, we reached out to leading voices in mental health for their insights on how U.S. care is falling short—and where it is succeeding. These short Q&As with a veteran policymaker, a clinician, and a student activist offer important perspectives on the mental health care system.

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