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Black adults, especially older individuals, view mental health conditions as a consequence of personal weakness. Socioeconomic status: 10.4% of Black adults have no health insurance. Medical mistrust:
A survey showed only 37% of African-American adults sought mental health treatment, despite being 20% more likely to have a mental health condition. Psychologist: Black History Month and mental ...
The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day observed on October 10 is “Mental health is a universal human right.” I want myself and my fellow Black American men to claim this right, for ...
In 2014, Therapy for Black Girls was created to form an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Therapy for Black Girls focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. This platform uses pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. [importance?] [53]
He was recognized by Blavity as one of "28 Young Black Creators And Leaders Making History Today" in 2018. [45] [46] That same year, in recognition of his work promoting the intersection between mental health and social justice, he was nominated by AIDS United to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation which awarded him its Health Equity Award. [47]
Barriers to mental health services are greater for Black and Latino people.
Black children/adolescents, [15] parents, [14] and care providers [13] reported they did not think their child had any mental health problems or they believed the mental health problems were minor. [16] Care providers refrained from providing parents with mental health resources if they thought the child's concerns were a “phase”. [13]
Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...