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The State of Mental Health in U.S. Communities: Insights from NACCHO Behavioral Health 360

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With a Master of Social Work and a Graduate Public Health Certificate, Shimar brings well-rounded expertise in both social services and public health.

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About Sheppard Pratt: Consistently ranked as one of the top national psychiatrist hosptials for more than 30 years, Sheppard Pratt is the nations largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services.

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Beyond Paternalism or Abandonment in Mental Health Care: An Interview with Neil Gong

Mad in America

.” There’s a strange confluence where people on the left advocate for mental health reforms and human rights using a classical liberal model, while neoliberal forces push to privatize and defund social services, creating a perfect storm of abandonment.

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From Public Service to Private Practice: The Collapse of the Social Work Profession

Mad in America

By the mid to late 20th century, neoliberal policies led to cuts in social programs, shifting social responsibility from the state to mostly nonprofits and privatized services. The social services that remain government-funded are often outsourced to private entities. Who Benefits from Your Work?