Chapter 6
Organizing and Financing
Mental Health Services

Overview of the Current Service System

The Costs of Mental Illness

Financing and Managing Mental Health Care

Toward Parity in Coverage of Mental Health Care

Conclusions

Appendix 6-A: Quality and Consumers’ Rights

References

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