CLASP believes in a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. Effectively and equitably addressing mental health requires intervening at systemic and policy levels to dismantle the structures that produce negative outcomes like generational poverty, intergenerational and cultural trauma, racism, sexism, and ableism. Changing social, economic, and physical environments alongside key mental and behavioral health supports through immediate relief and longer-term fixes impact individual and community mental health and well-being.
A wheel chart that describes the six mental health principles from CLASP. The six principles are as follows: Redefining mental health, expanding access to care, enhancing culturally responsive services, addressing social needs, strengthening quality infrastructure, building a robust and diverse workforce." width="1215" height="1215" />
In 2021, CLASP released our Core Principles to Reframe Mental and Behavioral Health Policy. This year, we are releasing an infographic to help advocates and policymakers understand the multitude of factors that contribute to mental health, and make the principles more accessible.
