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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 ...
American adults increased their usage of mental health services over the course of the pandemic by 39%, and spending increased by 54%, according to the new analysis of insurance claims published ...
8. Get some sunshine. “The sun is a great source of vitamin D, and studies show it can improve attitude and mood,” says Taylor. Your outdoor time doesn’t have to be long, either. As Taylor ...
A 2021 study explored the trends of mental health stigma in the United States over a period of more than 20 years, between 1996 and 2018. In the study, researchers reviewed surveys from across the ...
The Mental Health Systems Act of 1980 was an initiative aimed at enhancing and broadening community based health services across the country. Yet its influence was brief as changes, in politics during the 1980s resulted in its removal and a notable decrease in government backing for health programs.
Getty Images. New research reveals that Americans between 45 and 65 years old are experiencing more stress today than people their age did in the 1990s. Experts believe changes in technology ...
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 ...
Stress caused by change may have many physical and mental symptoms that can hurt your overall well-being if you aren’t able to manage them in a positive way, such as: Headaches. Trouble sleeping ...