It’s time to talk about mental health. Black people in the U.S. endure the ... identity, and cultural background into my treatment plan? Did I feel like I was treated with respect and dignity?

Mental health conditions affect people from every racial and ethnic background. However, in Black communities, mental illness is pervasive and can have a myriad of negative social and economic ...

Amber Dee is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who created a hub for Black ... knows background, cultural background,” she said. “After getting into the field of mental health and ...

Amaka Gratia, Andrea Dalzell, D’Shonda Brown, Dr. La Shawn Paul and Yasmine Jameelah come together to chat about mental health. Black women are speaking up about their mental health journey and ...

I met with a group of approximately 40 Black women and proposed ... or dismissed by mental health professionals who may not understand their cultural background or experiences.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The stigma of mental health isn't new to the Black community ... This notion goes for any gender, race, background. Most people want a licensed professional where ...

"They asked me to go talk to one of the Black patients, and they kept saying that there was paranoia," says Jackson, now the clinical strategy manager of mental health equity at benefits ... person ...

As Mental Health Awareness Month brings emotional wellness into focus, recent data from the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health reveals that Black adults in the United States ...

Black and brown urban communities are facing post-traumatic stress disorder at a higher rate than combat veterans. Clinical psychologist Dr. Maysa Akbar cited these results from an 8,000-person ...

We’re glad to shine a light on this particular topic, because discussing mental health, or a person’s psychological and emotional well-being, can often be taboo, especially for Black men.

What are the most common mental health challenges among Black children ... ethnicity, or religious background. What are your thoughts on medication and talk therapy for mental health treatment?