Access to Mental Health Treatment Services in Asian Languages

Has the availability of mental health treatment services in Asian languages changed over time?In this cross-sectional study of 3847 US mental health facilities from 2015 to 2024, the availability of Asian language services remained persistently low and declined in later years, with limited access especially in rural counties.The findings suggest that policies aimed at increasing access to culturally and linguistically competent mental health services are needed, especially in rural areas.

Corresponding Author: Ji Eun Chang, PhD, New York University School of Global Public Health, 708 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 (ji.chang@nyu.edu).

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