Your mental health (or mental illness) is not a matter of public record unless you have been charged with a crime and have pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Your medical records are private. Any time you "get into a scrape with the law" it is a matter of public record.
Record of mental health are completely confidential, and can only be released to the hospital if something happens to you like a heart attack perhaps, the doctors need to know your mental health problems as well as physical health to care for you. Other then that, they should NOT be released to the public.
Stephen E. Goldston has written: 'Mental health training and public health manpower' -- subject(s): United States, Study and teaching, Public health personnel, Public health, Mental health
Yes, mental health is considered a public health issue because it affects the overall well-being of individuals and communities, and can have significant impacts on society as a whole.
Yes, increase in mental health care equals to increase in health for all people.
Charlotte M. F. Trotter has written: 'FACTORS THAT IMPACT NURSING RECRUITMENT IN A PUBLIC PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL: A COLLABORATIVE PUBLIC ACADEMIC PROJECT' -- subject(s): Education, Higher, Health Sciences, Mental Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Higher Education, Mental Health Health Sciences, Nursing Health Sciences, Public Health Health Sciences
Day hab and other day treatment programs
There are many public health concerns. Some of these include physical activity and nutrition, tobacco, HIV/AIDS, environmental quality, and mental health issues.
Yes, domestic violence is considered a public health issue because it can have serious physical and mental health consequences for individuals and communities.
Not if it is performed by an organization or member of the "general public." However, such records are available to, when needed, by law enforcement, the courts, and government agencies.
Christine Anne Stroup-Benham has written: 'AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE AND HEART RATE CHARACTERISTICS AMONG NURSES: RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANTHROPOMETRIC AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ATTRIBUTES' -- subject(s): Health Sciences, Mental Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Mental Health Health Sciences, Nursing Health Sciences, Public Health Health Sciences
Mental health epidemiology is the study of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of mental health conditions within populations. It focuses on understanding the prevalence and incidence of mental disorders, identifying risk and protective factors, and examining the impact of mental health on overall public health. This field employs statistical methods to analyze data and inform policies aimed at improving mental health outcomes and reducing stigma associated with mental illness. By providing insights into trends and disparities, mental health epidemiology plays a crucial role in guiding interventions and resource allocation.