Psychiatric Times June 24, 2024
Additionally, 27% of US adults have reported they have a disability across a spectrum of areas.
SPECIAL REPORT: ADVANCES IN PSYCHIATRY
When we consider diversity and inclusivity, it is important to think about disabilities, Donald Egan, MD, MPH, and Jessica Williams, MD, told attendees of the 2024 APA Annual Meeting.
Approximately 60% of US adults have a chronic disease, and 40% have 2 or more, Egan said. Additionally, 27% of US adults have reported they have a disability across a spectrum of areas (Figure). Egan is vice chair of the APA Diversity Leadership Fellowship and a PGY-3 resident at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
Individuals with disabilities tend to experience frequent mental distress (ie, 14 or more mentally...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor