Queens Chronicle20h
A look at the Black mental health crisis
Studies show that only 25 percent of African Americans seek mental health treatment compared to 40 percent of white Americans ...
Understanding How Racial Trauma Impacts Mental Health
But while Black mental health needs are acute, the percentage of clinical psychologists in the U.S. who are Black is 4%. The ...
Psychology Today7d
Why Black History Matters for All Men’s Mental Health
We must prioritize the mental health needs of men and boys for the same reasons we must recognize the significance of Black ...
The Appeal13d
Police Often Use Force on Black People in Response to 911 Mental Health Calls
The investigation also found that in these crisis situations, police used force against Black people—especially Black men—at ...
Florida Politics3d
Lawmakers propose grants to mental health, addiction services that close racial disparities in care
Sen. Rosalind Osgood of Tamarac and Rep. Mitch Rosenwald of Pompano Beach are carrying twin bills ( SB 542, HB 469) to allow ...
Black Enterprise6d
Amid Racial Tensions, Therapist Launches Support Groups For Black Community To Heal And Prioritize Mental Health
Dr. Dionne Mahaffey is promoting group therapy sessions in response to the resurgence of racial tensions under the Trump administration. Dr. Dionne Mahaffey, a mental health expert behind the AI ...
KSHB Kansas City9h
Kansas City, Missouri, Black mental health initiative designed to destigmatize therapy in the Black community
A significant movement involving treatment is drawing attention among Kansas City mental health workers, particularly in the Black community.
'Breaking the stigma' | NAMI Greater San Antonio addresses barriers of mental health care among Black community
NAMI Greater San Antonio held a members meeting Tuesday to address the ongoing challenges surrounding mental health care and the African American community while also touching on what the nonprofit is ...