Medical Debt Worsens Mental Health Treatment Gap in US

JAMA Network

About The Study: Medical debt is prevalent among adults with depression and anxiety and may contribute to the mental health treatment gap. In the absence of structural reform, new policies are warranted to protect against this financial barrier to mental health care.

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