Mental health must be part of cancer care
Summary
Laws have been made to require insurance to cover mental health care as much as physical health care. However, many Americans still find it hard to get good and affordable mental health services, especially when dealing with cancer.Key Facts
- Mental health parity laws aim to treat mental and physical health equally in insurance coverage.
- These laws do not always guarantee easy access to mental health care.
- Many people with cancer need mental health support as part of their treatment.
- Quality and affordable mental health care is still difficult for millions in the U.S. to find.
- Mental health care is important for overall health, especially for serious illnesses like cancer.
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