4 Free Mental Health Resources for Black People

Therapy is a proven tool for healing mental trauma, improving emotional well-being, and increasing overall life satisfaction. But with a single session with a licensed therapist averaging between $100 to $200, the resource isn’t always accessible to people who come from low-income backgrounds. For Black people and other marginalized groups, finding an anti-racist, culturally competent provider is an additional barrier. The need for mental health support for Black adults in the United States is certainly there. They are more likely than white adults to report persistent symptoms of emotional distress, according to a 2018 survey by the Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. The respondents reported feelings of constant sadness, worthlessness, or feeling like everything is an effort.  RELATED: You Deserve Anti-Racist Mental Health Care Additionally, Black adults living below the poverty line are twice as likely to report serious psychological distress compared to those with more financial security. “Poverty level affects mental health status,” reported the office. Don’t miss a single story. Get guest essays, action items, and news from around the country in your inbox every week. Despite the need for treatment in the Black community, only one in three Black adults with mental illness receive...