As the Hispanic population continues to grow, mental health status is not only an
important part of the development of healthy Hispanic communities, but also important to the
overall health of the United States. The impact of Hispanics as productive members of society
will be diminished if their mental health issues are not effectively addressed. The development of
mental health policies that meet the needs of this growing population is not only vital for
Hispanics but for the overall health and productivity of the United States.
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Standards that are stated in contracts or relationship between funding agencies and
providers should include sanctions for nonperformance of culturally sensitive treatment services
for the
important part of the development of healthy Hispanic communities, but also important to the
overall health of the United States. The impact of Hispanics as productive members of society
will be diminished if their mental health issues are not effectively addressed. The development of
mental health policies that meet the needs of this growing population is not only vital for
Hispanics but for the overall health and productivity of the United States.
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Standards that are stated in contracts or relationship between funding agencies and
providers should include sanctions for nonperformance of culturally sensitive treatment services
for the