Healthline October 4, 2023
Racism affects all areas of mental health care for people of color, but resources can help you find culturally competent professionals — those who will consider your background and culture when delivering care.
Mental health conditions can affect anyone, no matter their race, ethnicity, age, or gender. In the United States alone, 20% of adults experience mental illness each year, and 5% of those adults experience serious mental health conditions.
Though mental illness does not discriminate, many people of color seeking support and treatment face structural, institutional, and interpersonal hurdles. Every day, millions of people of color living with mental health conditions experience discrimination and prejudice that makes it difficult for them to access or receive the...
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