Mental health/substance abuse are becoming an increasingly larger problem in Indiana
Nathaly Orozco
Mental health/substance abuse are becoming an increasingly larger problem in Indiana. According to the Indiana State Department of Health “In 2017, there were over 1,800 drug overdose deaths in Indiana averaging to five Hoosiers a day” (2018). Also in a survey conducted to the county it was also asked what the most needed medical service in the community is, over half of the respondents mentioned services related to mental health or addiction services. The biggest issue we are facing is that it is not easily accessible to many people who are in need of mental health services. My service would address broader public health issues and overall health by making it easier to receive these services before it is too late. We will be using an innovative approach to treat and stabilize patients who are in need of mental health services. We will also be using new advances to make this possible such as telemedicine to allow patients to have access to a healthcare provider from the comfort of their home while they are able to arrange transportation to get to our facility.
Indiana State Department of Health. (2018). Drug Overdose Epidemic in Indiana: Behind the Numbers. https://www.in.gov/health/overdose-prevention/files/85_Drug-Overdose-Data-Brief_2019.pdf
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