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Data from the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2021 showed that only 5.08% of the psychology workforce was Black — as opposed to 80.85% being white. According to Owoo, this disparity ...
Owoo explains that many factors drive mental health disparities among Black communities, such as institutionalized racism, racial trauma, healthcare disparities, poor access to services, cultural ...
The experience of collective trauma in Black communities. “The term ‘collective trauma,’ or ‘community trauma,’ refers to the psychological reactions to a traumatic event that affect an ...
Social isolation can affect nearly every aspect of your mental health. Studies show that feelings of isolation can be linked to: Suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. Less restful sleep ...
Mental disorders. Mental health, as defined by the Public Health Agency of Canada, [6] is an individual's capacity to feel, think, and act in ways to achieve a better quality of life while respecting personal, social, and cultural boundaries. [7] Impairment of any of these are risk factor for mental disorders, or mental illnesses, [8] which are ...
Effects. Culturally competent providers. Addressing problems. Takeaway. Racism affects all areas of mental health care for people of color, but resources can help you find culturally competent ...
Positive impacts of spirituality. There are several ways that spirituality can support your mental health: You may feel a higher sense of purpose, peace, hope, and meaning. You may experience ...
Emotional health is one aspect of mental health. It is your ability to cope with both positive and negative emotions, which includes your awareness of them. Emotionally healthy people have good ...