Statistics suggest a staggering 57.8 million adults in the United States grapple with some form of mental illness. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 43% of people with mental illness “received some kind of mental health care.” There’s far too many people in our country merely existing mentally. In other words, their mental […]
Hundreds of people in Charlotte and surrounding communities are in desperate need of having mental health challenges addressed. While treatment costs skyrocket and bed shortages continue to plague facilities and emergency rooms, eradicating stigma is one of the biggest challenges mental health advocates contend with. ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host, Ron Holland delves into this issue with […]
The 2019 census data shows fewer than 1 in 5 psychologists are people of color. Data also shows that fewer than 1 in 30 is Black. Yet, access to mental health services and the demand for culturally sensitive mental health professionals has exploded. Experts say the recent appointment of a Black Ordained Minister to lead […]
A recent poll shows that some Pastors of Black and Latino congregations feel ill-equipped, not adequately prepared and not properly trained to address mental health care. “Where Would You Go? Race, Religion, and the Limits of Pastor Mental Health Care in Black and Latino Congregations is a study published in the Journal, Religions. Parishioners said […]
VIA: www.blackgivesback.com PSAs debut at Howard University and Colleges and Universities Nationwide as part of First Annual HBCU National Mental Health Awareness Day Washington, D.C.,…
