Children Of Color And Mental Health

Everyone deserves adequate mental health care. It is known that the mental health system is flawed. As hard as it is for anyone to get proper mental health care in the United States it is even harder for minorities. Many experience issues with insurance, wait time, difficulties finding specialist, sky rocketing deductibles and co-pays, and issues with not being understood. 

"Eliminating Mental Health Disparities by 2020: Every one's action matter." Quoted by Regina Bussing and Faye A Gary. The month of July was designated Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Such is to bring awareness to the unique struggles that under represented groups face in regards to mental health. A call to focus on children. Part of the concern has to do with the stigma regarding mental health, intimidation, lack of resources, knowledge and trust. 

According to the APA, " The Federal Government has a critical rule to play in addressing the issue of racial and ethnic disparities in  mental health status and mental health care."

Join in on the conversation on 7/16/18 at 12pm Pacific as we share information regarding this topic.

If you are a parent, educator or concerned individual you do not want to miss this show.