Mental Health America works nationally and locally to raise awareness about mental health. We believe that everyone at risk for mental illnesses and related disorders

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African-Americans. Health conditions common in African-American women; Of all ity groups, African-Americans have the most, and many times the largest

Depression And African The truth is that depression is not a normal part of life for any African American, When a black woman suffers from a mental

A study of more than 250 African-American youths from urban, low-income families examined the unique effects of racial identity and self esteem on mental health.

EVANSTON, Ill. — Ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem to the mental health of African-American cents, according to a new study in the Nov

Mental Health Challenges Facing African American Youth in Urban Communities Presented by Laverne S. Williams, CSW Director of the PEWS (Promoting Emotional

Teens and Adults; Only about one-quarter of African Americans seek mental health care, Lack of African American mental health professionals.

Black Folks and Mental Health: Why Do We Suffer in Silence? Despite devastating rates of suicide and illness, many African Americans continue without the help they

African Americans in poverty are at risk for mental illness due to overrepresentation in homelessness, incarceration, foster care and victims of serious violent crime.