Empowering Psychiatric Inpatients to Vote: Perceptions of Voting and the Barriers Encountered
In conclusion, a high percentage of individuals with mental illness severe enough to warrant hospitalization have experienced barriers to voting, with many experiencing multiple barriers. Reduction of these barriers is important, as voting and the resultant public policies can directly affect this population's mental health and access to both mental and physical healthcare services.PMID:38431704 | DOI:10.1007/s10597-024-01241-2
Source: Community Mental Health Journal - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Julie A Graziane Katharine Dalke Alison Swigart Sandeep Pradhan Junjia Zhu Thomas Laux Cezary Mikoluk Caitlin J Miller Joy Luther Elisabeth J S Kunkel Source Type: research
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