Bookedited by Michael T. Compton, Marc W. Manseau.
Summary: "Struggle and Solidarity presents seven key pieces of federal legislation and demonstrates how public policies--even when not explicitly mental health related--can shape social determinants and improve mental health"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Fixing the "endlessly revolving door" : how laws impact social determinants and thus mental health / Marc W. Manseau, Michael T. Compton
Saving farmers and striving for food security : the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 / Michael T. Compton, Julie C. Suarez
From worker exploitation to union solidarity : the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 / Flávio Casoy, Marc W. Manseau
A stay against financial catastrophe : the Social Security Act of 1935 / Caroline L. Bersak, Matthew Wolfe
Clearing the air for mental health : the Clean Air Act of 1963 / Benson S. Ku, Elizabeth Haase
Still on the road to freedom : the Civil Rights Act of 1964 / Daniel Neghassi, Taiwo P. Alonge
The times they are a-changin' : the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 / Rebecca A. Powers
Remodeling and breaking new ground : the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 / Jacob M. Izenberg, Brie A. Garner, Andrew T. Turk
Learning from history's lessons : how mental health professionals can participate in policy change / Michael T. Compton, Marc W. Manseau.