Jones W, Rice M
Department of Political Science, College of Arts and Letters, San Diego State University, CA 92182.
Am J Prev Med. 1985 Jul-Aug;1(4):33-7.
Studies in community mental health have noted a disproportionate incidence of mental illness in minority populations. However, it is impossible to document its true extent without a proper data base. Most of our knowledge is based on reports from institutions and social service agencies--coroner's offices, police departments, and various treatment programs. The resulting distortion of the data makes it difficult to develop prevention policies and programs. Further, the politics incurred in implementing programs in minority communities suggest that there are political barriers to providing such services. This paper examines these critical political-social factors.
社区心理健康研究指出，少数族裔人群中心理疾病的发病率过高。然而，没有合适的数据库就无法记录其真实程度。我们的大部分知识基于机构和社会服务机构（验尸官办公室、警察局和各种治疗项目）的报告。由此产生的数据失真使得难以制定预防政策和项目。此外，在少数族裔社区实施项目时所涉及的政治因素表明，提供此类服务存在政治障碍。本文将探讨这些关键的政治社会因素。
