Depression
What are the factors that cause elevated levels of depression in minority groups?
Greater health burdens, lack of health insurance, factors amenable to public policy intervention
How can we increase awareness of the importance of mental health and anxiety treatment in minority communities?
One way to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and anxiety treatment in minority communities is to provide culturally sensitive education and outreach programs that target these populations. Another way is to involve trusted community leaders and organizations in the development and dissemination of mental health resources and services.
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, this ethnic group has a high drug abuse and addiction rate. They have the highest rate of drug-related deaths of any group in the United States
Who are the indigenous peoples of North America?
How does Racism work to affect mental health disparities?
Feelings of dehumanization can negatively impact one's mental health. Even if a person of color does not directly face racism, sometimes just witnessing or hearing about racism and race-based violence can negatively impact one's mental health
How can we make mental health services more accessible?
Increase the mental health care providers in Black and hispanic communities.
What racial and/or ethnic group is the major depressive disorder most prevalent among?
Hispanics, followed by African Americans, followed by Whites
What steps can be taken to reduce stigma around mental health treatment in minority communities and increase engagement with mental health services?
One step to reduce stigma around mental health treatment in minority communities and increase engagement with mental health services is to promote mental health literacy and encourage open conversations about mental health within these communities.
As seen in "Sociology of Mental Disorders" and NSDUH, this demographic has the lowest or one of the lowest estimates of past year substance use compared to all other racial/ethnic groups.
Who is the Asian demographic?
What factors contribute to mental health disparities?
Stigma, racism, language and cultural differences. Lack of access to care and treatment
How can we destigmatize mental health issues in all communities?
Provide education about mental health in schools in all areas of the country
Which racial and/or ethnic group suffers more from chronic depression?
Black people
How can mental health providers ensure that they are providing culturally competent care for minority patients with anxiety?
incorporate cultural humility into their practice by acknowledging their own biases and limitations, and working collaboratively with their patients to create a treatment plan that is respectful of their cultural needs and preferences.
1,300 people of this demographic misuse opioids each year, including heroin. 4% of prescription pain relief misuse cases occur within this minority community.
Who are Black and African Americans?
What are the factors that contribute to a lack of access to mental health treatment?
Poverty and unemployment often result of racial bias and discrimination and in turn lead to lack of health insurance, limited availability of providers, lack of transportation to appointments
This eastern influenced therapy includes yoga, acupuncture, and mindful meditation as a means of making therapy affordable and accessible.
What is holistic therapy?
How do the rates of treatment differ among the different race and/or ethnic groups?
The rates are lowest in Hispanic communities and the rates are lower in Black communities compared to White communities
How can we improve access to mental health services for vulnerable populations, such as healthcare workers, children, and individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions, during the COVID-19 pandemic?
We can improve access to mental health services for vulnerable populations, such as healthcare workers, children, and individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions, during the COVID-19 pandemic by increasing telehealth options, providing culturally responsive outreach and education, and investing in mental health resources and infrastructure.
The estimate of past year illicit drug use among young adults aged 18 to 25 was highest for young adults reporting this many race identities (49.8 percent) than those compared with the estimates for young adults in all other racial/ethnic groups.
What are multiracial with more than two races?
What does treatment of mental health illness in people of color look like?
People from racial and ethnic minority groups have lower utilization of outpatient treatment, receive higher doses of antipsychotics and often are prescribed second generation antipsychotics compared to White individuals.
Treatment attrition rates are much higher for people from racial and ethnic minority groups than White individuals.
The convenience of remote sessions offers clients the ability to access mental health services from the comfort of their own homes. Additionally, virtual therapy eliminates the need for travel and allows for greater flexibility in scheduling appointments.
What is increasing the amount of online therapy available?
What are the different rates of diagnosis in regards to race?
Major depression goes undiagnosed and untreated at disproportionately greater rates in majority Black and Hispanic communities
Are there specific evidence-based treatments for anxiety that are particularly effective for minority populations, and if so, what are they?
While there is limited research on specific evidence-based treatments for anxiety that are particularly effective for minority populations, culturally adapted cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions have shown promising results in reducing anxiety symptoms in these populations.
This ethnic group reports lower rates of lifetime drug use at 37.7 percent than their white and black compatriots.
Who are Hispanic Americans?
What does psychological diagnosis look like for people of color?
Several studies showed that people from racial and ethnic minority groups were more likely to receive a schizophrenia diagnosis than White people. These findings are especially pronounced for Black Americans.
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more vulnerable to negative treatment outcomes such as reduced symptom improvement, less follow-ups after diagnosis, and poor occupational and social functioning.
How can we improve the quality of mental health services in minorities?
One way is by increasing diversity in mental health care providers