Reducing disparity in behavioral health services: a report from the American College of Mental Health Administration.

Unlabelled: The 2003 AMCHA Summit was an initial step. It served to provide a broad outline of the socio-political context and key issues involved in reducing disparities, and it provided some momentum for change. However, much more work remains to be done.

Sometimes a great notion ... a common agenda for change.

In the midst of a sea of change in the behavioral health care field, there is emerging a common agenda regarding critical issues and challenges. This article briefly examines the implications for education and training as we pursue this common agenda. Understanding the process of social change helps to chart a course for addressing the identified challenges.