Feb 03, 2015
By: Pamela S. Hyde, J.D., Administrator, SAMHSA and Mirtha Beadle, Director, Office of Tribal Affairs and Policy, SAMHSA
Access to health care coverage that includes services for mental health and substance use disorders is critical for everyone. This is especially true for the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community, which face some significant behavioral health challenges.
According to a 2013 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the rate of substance dependence or abuse among AI/ANs aged 12 or older was higher than any other population group. In the United States, among adolescents ages 12 to 17, Native youth have the highest lifetime prevalence of major depressive episodes. In addition, suicide is the second leading cause of death—2.5 times the national rate—for Native male youth in the 15 to 24 year old age group. Access to prevention and treatment is critical for these communities.
The Health Insurance Marketplace provides many American Indians and Alaska Natives access to health coverage, including coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment that they did not have before. During this time, we urge you to talk with your friends, family, loved ones and community members and encourage everyone you know to get covered.
READ MORE: Affordable Care Act Offers Behavioral Health Services to AI/AN CommunitiesAccording to a 2013 report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the rate of substance dependence or abuse among AI/ANs aged 12 or older was higher than any other population group. In the United States, among adolescents ages 12 to 17, Native youth have the highest lifetime prevalence of major depressive episodes. In addition, suicide is the second leading cause of death—2.5 times the national rate—for Native male youth in the 15 to 24 year old age group. Access to prevention and treatment is critical for these communities.
The Health Insurance Marketplace provides many American Indians and Alaska Natives access to health coverage, including coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment that they did not have before. During this time, we urge you to talk with your friends, family, loved ones and community members and encourage everyone you know to get covered.
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