A Message From Our CEO
Racism, discrimination, and inequity can significantly affect a person’s mental health. African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health issues than the general population. While research on the psychological impact of racism and racial discrimination has only emerged within the last two decades, studies show that experiencing either can affect people’s health. Studies also show that race-related stress and trauma are associated with the development of lifetime depressive and mood disorders. It is more important than ever to strengthen our network of mental health supports for people who are struggling right now or may have faced healthcare disparities and discrimination in the past…