Akshara Karthik

Akshara Karthik is a 17-year-old high school senior from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

She is a moderate and at times progressive, Democrat who is very passionate about policy-making, political science, and medicine. In her free time, she loves to travel, conduct research, write, and spend time with her friends and family.

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The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Health Inequity in the United States

Social Policy

Akshara Karthik

This opinion article explores the influence of social determinants of health (SDOHs) on health disparities and health inequities in the United States, with a special focus on the current COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses potential legislation to address SDOHs and other ideas to reduce health disparities, such as providing communities of color with credible, culturally competent information and anti-bias training for providers.

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The Dangers of the Silent Struggle: Is Policy A Means of Resolution?

Social Policy

Akshara Karthik

Mental health has become increasingly important in today's society; however, stigma surrounding mental illness still persists. To combat this, public policy acts should be utilized to increase accessibility of mental health treatment and decrease stigma, leading to better outcomes for all mental health patients.

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Policy Briefs by the author

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