
Ryan McBain
@ryankmcbain
Health economist trying to make a difference through big data and little deeds (opinions mine, not RAND’s)
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http://www.rand.org/about/people/m/mcbain_ryan 29-01-2017 18:24:07
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Over 1 million children in the US have #autism or an autism spectrum disorder. We need a strong #workforce to support these children, and the latest study JAACAP Journals shows families need more support. jaacap.org/article/S0890-… autism speaks National Autistic Society National Autism Association


1/2 Hi Zack Friedman! As a big podcast fan, was interested to read your @forbes piece today (forbes.com/sites/zackfrie…) but then disappointed to find such a lack of representation of voices & a preponderance of white men.






New study: Telehealth services for mental health problems surged 16 to 20 fold during the first year of the pandemic. bit.ly/3CSnhNR Ryan McBain Christopher Whaley






What if mental health care in sub-Saharan Africa were as cost-effective as treatments for physical health conditions? Would 75% of people still lack treatment? Our study in The Lancet with Partners In Health and RAND makes a new case for investing in MH. thelancet.com/journals/lance…



We spend $31 billion annually on youth mental health in the US—but still fail to meet basic access and quality needs. Read our new The Aspen Institute report on the US child & adolescent mental health crisis. 📘 aspeninstitute.org/publications/a… #MentalHealth #HealthPolicy #YouthMentalHealth
