“According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, in 2020, fewer than one in every two African American adults got care for mental health. In 2018, Asian Americans were 60 percent less likely to receive mental health treatment than non-Hispanic Whites. Obstacles for many include a lack of health insurance, less access to treatment, and stigma.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed every July, serves as a critical reminder of the unique challenges faced by racial and ethnic minorities regarding mental health. Established in 2008, this observance aims to shed light on the mental health struggles of minority groups and promote inclusive mental health care…”
[Read the full article at daphealth.org]
