Black Women Can’t Afford To Ignore Mental Health Treatment

by Lydia Blanco May 2, 2024 Originally Published May 2, 2019. When it comes to mental health, black women are more likely to experience mental health-related issues due to lower income, poor health, multiple role strain, and the “double minority status” of race and gender, according to a study conducted by psychologists who focused on the lack of support black women receive professionally. More recently, the National Alliance of Mental Illness recently published a study that revealed: Only ⅓ of black Americans who need mental health care receive it Physician-patient communication differs for African Americans and whites. Physicians were 23% more verbally dominant and engaged in 33% less patient-centered communication with African American patients than with white patients. Lack of culturally competent counseling deters folks from seeking care We know that’s a lot of hardcore facts. So, take a deep breath with us… Now that you have the facts, we want to be sure that you have the tools that you need to take the steps toward your healing or be a resource for another powerful woman. Speaking of powerful women, we spoke with Dr. LaVerne Collins, interim vice president of Foundation and Professional Services for the National Board for...