Title:

Labor Must Face Up to the Challenge of Mental Illness

Creator:

Gorman, Mike

Date:

11 February 1966

Description:

Gorman spoke to members of the United Auto Workers in Detroit, Michigan about the productivity costs of mental illness, the reluctance of many workers to acknowledge the need for mental health care, and the reluctance of many insurers to cover such care. He recommended continued educational efforts so that workers and labor leaders would include mental health coverage in their bargaining efforts.

Location:

Box: 13. Folder: 1

Rights:

Public Domain

Genre:

Speeches

Subject:

Hospitals, Psychiatric, Community Mental Health Services, and Patient Education as Topic

Format:

Text

Extent:

17 pages

Language:

English

Legacy ID:

TGBBFY

NLM ID:

101743403X81

Profiles Collection:

The Mike Gorman Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101743403X81

Story Section:

Continuing the Mental Health Crusade, 1964-1973