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. 2022 Sep 22;21:137. doi: 10.1186/s12939-022-01743-z

Table 2.

Recommendations to address health and social impact

Mental Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Access and Utilization Social Well-being

• Community mental health clinics

○ Case managers as an option ➔individualistic approach to treatment

○ A buddy program.

• Address socioeconomic challenges that exacerbate stress – employment, income, housing, etc.

• Establishment of a community-based health education program

• Credible messengers who the community members trust and can easily access for information about their health and wellbeing

• Provision of alternative options and support for individuals who are unable to utilize drive-through services or access online appointment scheduling.

• Increased emphasis on one-on-one instruction for students who are in online learning environments.

• Expansion of opportunities for creating new support circles especially in school age children, people in recovery, and others who may need additional supports.

• Reinforcement and maintenance of existing support circles.

• Improvement or addition of socioemotional support and mental health education in schools.