Exploring the intersection of race, culture, and mental health in America.
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Finding a therapist who understands your cultural background and lived experience isn't just a preference — it can make the difference between healing and giving up.
Read moreAnd how to discuss treatment options with cultural sensitivity. About half of Black parents surveyed agreed that 'mental health professionals are too quick to prescribe medication for mental health issues.'
Read moreAnd how to find the right therapist for your child. Finding a Black therapist isn't easy — only about 5% of psychologists in the US are Black. Here's what parents need to know.
Read moreWhat we know about it, and how parents can help kids get the right diagnosis. Research shows that kids of color, specifically Black kids, may be more likely than white kids to get the wrong diagnosis when they show signs of a mood disorder.
Read moreHow can parents overcome these barriers to diagnosis and care?
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