Mental Health News for February

 Nonprofit organization Black Girls Smile focuses on Black women’s mental health. 

NYC’s council considering bills to limit NYPD’s ability to respond to mental health crises

A group of four Black women psychologists created Black Mental Wellness to break down that stigma about mental health services in the Black community.

The media sector is failing to support the mental health of Black men. 

Black adults are 20% more likely to experiences serious mental health problems, such as major depressive orders and generalized anxiety disorders. Young Black adults experience higher rates of mental health problems while using mental health services than their white counterparts.

Diverse therapists are needed to provide accurate mental health diagnoses for people of color  

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