What do you know about African Americans Face Unique Mental Health Risks?

While African Americans are just as likely to report serious psychological distress, they are less likely to get behavioral treatment. But adult African Americans are more likely to report feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness than are adult whites. Still, in 2018, 18.6% of white Americans received mental health services, compared to less than 9% of African Americans.

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20191204/african-americans-face-unique-mental-health-risks