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People with poor mental health report worse care worldwide

A global study of more than 32,000 adults in 18 countries finds that people with poor mental health experience more unmet needs and lower confidence in care. (Photo: Getty Images)
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A new multinational study finds that individuals with poor mental health consistently report lower-quality healthcare experiences across diverse health systems.

Published May 5 in PLOS Medicine, the study was led by Margaret E. Kruk, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, in collaboration with an international team of researchers.