Mental Health In The Black Community
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Apr 3, 2024 ·
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Diminished access to mental health care is one of the many ways systemic racism has affected the Black community — but things are starting to change. “Mental illness is a...
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Diminished access to mental health care is one of the many ways systemic racism has affected the Black community — but things are starting to change. “Mental illness is a pervasive issue in the African American community, with many negative social and economic impacts,” explains Owoo. She states that factors driving mental health disparities among African Americans include:
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- distrust of the medical system
- institutionalized racism and oppression
- trauma caused by racism and violence
- healthcare inequities
- lack of access to quality mental health care
- cultural competency gaps among providers
- the lack of diverse mental health professionals
- the common stigma of seeking help within the Black community
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