Analyze the factors that contribute to the utilization of mental health resources in lower income communities.

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Medicaid expansion is important because more mental health resources need to be available for low-income communities.

Evidence suggests that expansion could potentially improve the use of mental health resources in lower income communities, but expansion alone will not create desired impact.  Other factors that influence utilization of resources are access to care and health behaviors.

This paper will analyze the factors the contribute to the utilization of mental health resources in lower income communities.