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Mental Health In The Black Community

Mental Health In The Black Community

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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:
  • 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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