University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Family Practice
Advisor
Dr. Elyse Watkins
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Many low-income and poverty-stricken Americans face social determinants that contribute to stress and mental illnesses such as depression. Many of these issues revolve around some sort of legal affair that goes unmet. Approximately 71% of low-income families have encountered at least one civil legal issue related to healthcare, housing conditions, or disability access- just to name a few. The development of medical-legal partnerships (MLP) has emerged to address these inequalities that are negatively impacting the health of patients. Studies are showing favorable outcomes with the integration of MLP regarding stress and mental illness. This article explores the empirical clinical evidence of integrating legal services into the medical care of patients and outcomes this has on perceived stress and depression.
Recommended Citation
Rebo CR. Can Legal Services Integrated with Medical Care Decrease Stress and Depression?. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2019; 1(4).
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