Taraji P. Henson Speaks To Black Female Mayors About Increasing Access To Mental Health Resources - Essence
May was Mental Health Awareness Month—a critical time to increase public awareness around mental health and fight stigmas that prevent so many people from accessing the services they need. Addressing this stigma is particularly important within the Black community, as African-Americans are 20 percent more likely to report “having serious psychological distress” than white people.
The rates are even worse for Black families living below the federal poverty level as these households are three times more likely to experience psychological distress than other Black households due to factors such as stress, diet, environmental hazards, and exposure to neighborhood violence. Fortunately, a growing number of people are working to change the conversation and improving access to critical resources.
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