Opinion | Real Progress on Mental Health Treatments
To the Editor: In “While People Languish, Science Plays the Long Game” (Science Times, April 6), you suggest that the National Institute of Mental Health neglects the immediate needs of people living with mental illnesses. We recognize that the need for effective, accessible mental health care has never been greater, but the article does not mention our continuing investments in research that delivers near-term impact. For example, a landmark study funded by the institute demonstrated the importance of coordinated specialty care for first-episode psychosis, a model of care now available t...
Source: nytimes.com