https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/mental-health-among-african-american-women
410-955-5000 Maryland. 855-695-4872 Outside of Maryland. +1-410-502-7683 International. Too often, women of color try to tackle depression and anxiety on their own.

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/the-state-of-mental-health-of-black-women-clinical-considerations
SPECIAL REPORT: MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH PART 2. Black women face significant disparities in mental health care. Understanding why these differences occur requires an appreciation for not only the multiple roles that Black women play in society but also for the racial and social injustices they have historically faced. Notably, the outlook for

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/11/ce-therapy-black-women
The Loveland Foundation offers financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking mental health care. Black Mental Wellness, an organization founded by four Black female psychologists, hosts a library of free fact sheets, coping strategies, podcasts, and apps that offer information on mental health and resources for handling stress. The

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If state funding for higher education continues to increase by more than 10%, graduation rates would rise, making higher education more affordable and accessible for Black women. Since 1983, our national organization dedicated to health of our nation's 21 million Black women and girls - physically, emotionally and financially.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/well/mind/black-mental-health.html
For many Black people, all of this is further compounded by the lack of access to mental health services in our communities. According to a 2018 report from the American P sychological Association

https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2022/december/depression-Black-women.html
Black women in the study with greater depressive symptoms were more likely to report somatic symptoms (e.g. fatigue, insomnia, decreased libido) and self-critical symptoms (e.g. self-hate, self-blame) than stereotypical depression symptoms such as feelings of hopelessness or depressed mood. They also reported experiencing anhedonia (an

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7544187/
Help-seeking attitudes, mental health stigma, and self-concealment among African American college students. Journal of Black Studies, 43 (7), 773-786. doi: 10.1177/0021934712445806 [Google Scholar] Matthews AK, & Hughes TL (2001). Mental health service use by African American women: Exploration of subpopulation differences.

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/mental-health-in-the-black-community
Data from the American Psychological Association (APA) in 2021 showed that only 5.08% of the psychology workforce was Black — as opposed to 80.85% being white. According to Owoo, this disparity

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In sum, Black women are less likely to utilize mental health treatment (Copeland & Snyder, 2011; Sabri et al., 2013). While researchers have explored general attitudes toward help-seeking for mental health among Black women, little is known about their attitudes toward help-seeking for depression specifically.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4611204/
Exploring heterogeneity in health status among Black Americans. Past mental health research often utilises race-comparative approaches to assess the relative differences in the mental health of Whites and Blacks. 5 Although race-comparative research has been important in identifying both patterns of mental health disadvantage and resilience among Black and White women, newer research has

https://harvardpublichealth.org/mental-health/black-mental-health-spotlighted-in-madness-race-and-insanity/
Hylton's book also comes at a unique moment for Black Americans. Even three years before the pandemic, a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found Black people were more likely than White people to experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness, or to feel that everything is an effort, all or most of the time.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34984654/
In this review, we demonstrate how and why an intersectional framework is needed to understand and contextualize Black women's mental health and suicide risk. To begin, we outline data and existing literature on Black women's mental health outcomes. Next, we provide insights from intersectional and Black feminist scholars on the uniqueness of

https://www.apa.org/pi/oema/resources/ethnicity-health/african-american/women-firsts
Women Firsts series. The first event of the series is the I Am Psyched! for Black History Month panel hosted by APA Women's Program Office, APA Health Disparities Office and APA Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs. The event was held at the American Psychological Association on Monday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Panelists included 2018 APA

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2854624/
Approximately 7.5 million African Americans have a diagnosed mental illness, and up to 7.5 million more may be affected but are undiagnosed (Davis, 2005).Women may be over-represented in these populations given the reported 2:1 gender ratio of depression (Immerman & Mackey, 2003).Additionally, negative sociopolitical experiences including racism, discrimination, and sexism put African American

https://hbr.org/2022/09/the-psychological-toll-of-being-the-only-woman-of-color-at-work
Summary. Systemic bias and discrimination at work can take a mental health toll on women of color. And due to a variety of factors, including a lack of mental health providers of color, women of

https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/be-female-anxious-and-black
Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., is a leading expert in Black mental health, emphasizing anxiety disorders among Black women and girls. Her latest efforts center around expectant mothers—Black women in particular—who may be suffering from PTSD or other stressors that can lead to increased pre-term births, infant mortality, and mother mortality.

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Black Women in America: Unique Challenges to Mental Health • Black women are about half as likely to seek mental health care. • In 2019, Black female high school students were 60% more likely to attempt suicide than non-Hispanic white females of the same age. • Historical & Present Day Challenges

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/managing-your-mental-health-during-the-pandemic
Exercise. Get some fresh air and exercise. You may not be able to go to a gym at this point, but there are many online classes that can help you get 30 minutes plus of mood-lifting exercise. Yoga

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Although anyone can develop a mental health problem, Black Americans sometimes experience more severe forms of mental health conditions due to unmet needs and other socio-economic barriers. Nearly 45 million people in the U.S. identify as Black, with at least 3.1 million identifying as a combination of Black and another race.

https://www.mainlinehealth.org/blog/mental-health-stigma-african-american-women
Even though African American women face a heightened riskof depression and anxiety, a powerful stigma, which is the disapproval or dismissal of a particular attribute, can prevent many from getting the help they need. Chimère G. Holmes, LPC, a licensed psychotherapist at Main Line Health's Women's Emotional Wellness Center, says this mental

https://blackdoctor.org/black-women-and-the-truth-about-mental-health/
SJ: Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder among black women. Black women carry a lot of bricks in their backpacks that weigh them down. Often Black women carry the load of being a single mother, caring for their parents or being there for everyone else and not taking time for themselves. 9 Foods You Should NEVER Eat after Age 30.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8020496/
Black women in the United States experienced substantial improvements in health during the last century, yet health disparities persist. Black women continue to experience excess mortality relative to other U.S. women, including—despite overall improvements among Black women—shorter life expectancies 1 and higher rates of maternal mortality. 2 Moreover, Black women are disproportionately

https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/mental-health/mental-health-black-women-in-america
While mental health care and the importance of prioritizing your mental health has continued to rise in awareness, the mental load carried by Black women across America deserves special attention. These stories will spotlight the unique circumstances that impact Black women's mental health — from financial responsibilities and childcare to the way the COVID pandemic has disproportionately

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/9-black-women-who-have-transformed-health-and-wellness-throughout-history/ar-BB1keXmV
Ten years ago, Joy Harden Bradford founded Therapy for Black Girls, an online platform to help connect Black women and girls with culturally competent mental health providers and resources.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/06/14/racism-depression-anxiety-black-adolescents/
Studies of brain activity suggest that the way Black youths cope with racial discrimination can affect their mental health. By Lizette Ortega June 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. EDT

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-06-26/an-advocacy-group-expands-to-florida-to-combat-the-black-maternal-mortality-rate
"As we are seeing people being forced to go to term with pregnancies, of course, there is going to be an uptick of the need of essential items, there is going to be an uptick of the need for full spectrum doulas, for especially, maternal mental health therapy," she said. Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/black-veterans-are-denied-va-health-benefits-often-white-veterans-new-rcna90799
Black veterans who ask the Department of Veterans Affairs for physical or mental health benefits are less likely to get them than their white counterparts, according to new data compiled by the VA

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9098970/
The five key pathways identified by Black women mental health stakeholders present key areas of focus to address barriers that impede access to maternal mental health care, but also strengthen community-systems of care and strategies that Black women and birthing people adopt to meet their mental health needs. Educating and training

https://www.weau.com/2024/06/26/tellurian-receives-35000-gundersen-health-system-order-support-mental-health-services/
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - A new crisis facility in La Crosse was awarded a $35,000 grant from Gundersen Health System to help expand services and carry out their new location.

https://rollingout.com/2024/06/24/physical-fitness-and-mental-health-link/
The study's findings. The study analyzed data from Taiwan's National Student Fitness Tests and National Insurance Research Databases, focusing on students aged 10 to 11 over a decade.