Clinical Research Stakeholders Join the STARR Coalition to Highlight Critical Mental Health Research Imperatives News provided by Share this article Share this article LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The STARR Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to advancing mental health research, today announced a National Call to Action to Support Mental Health Research in partnership with biopharmaceutical research leaders, clinical investigators, and advocacy organizations focused on treating unmet mental health needs. National Call to Action to Support Mental Health Research "Mental Health Disorders have long been a neglected area for medical research, unlike other well-funded research for diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, which has led to many life-saving medical advances," said Luke Kramer, Executive Director of The STARR Coalition. "Mental illness can be just as devastating and individuals living with these illnesses too often suffer in silence. More than half of those living with mental illness do not see a reduction in symptoms with current medical therapies. This is unacceptable. Today's National Call to Action to Support Mental Health Research was established to draw attention to the urgency for the development of treatment innovations for people living with mental illnesses to live fulfilling, satisfying lives."