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Mental health conditions do not discriminate based upon race, gender, or identity. One in five people in the U.S. will struggle with a mental health issue at some point during their lives. In the Black community, mental health challenges can also result from witnessing and experiencing systemic racism. As a result, according to the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, members of the Black community are more likely than other groups to experience serious psychological distress.
That said, only 30% of African American adults with mental illness receive treatment each year, compared to the U.S. average of 43%. Although experiences vary, some reasons for the discrepancy include:
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Therapy Donation Program
Discounted Services
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Therapist Educational Efforts
Company Donation Match
Resources
How to Talk to Your Kids About BLM Protests and RaceA Psychiatrist Explains Why Racism Is Not a Mental IllnessHow to Talk to Your Partner About RaceWhy You Shouldn’t Call the Police When Someone Is Having a Mental Health CrisisRacial Trauma at Work — Here’s What It Looks Like and How to Navigate ItHow To Stay Resilient in the Long-Term Fight For Racial Justice
How to Talk to Your Kids About BLM Protests and Race
A Psychiatrist Explains Why Racism Is Not a Mental Illness
How to Talk to Your Partner About Race
Why You Shouldn’t Call the Police When Someone Is Having a Mental Health Crisis
Racial Trauma at Work — Here’s What It Looks Like and How to Navigate It
How To Stay Resilient in the Long-Term Fight For Racial Justice
Books
Articles
Podcasts
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