Online Therapy Boom Has Mainly Benefited Privileged Groups, Studies FindTeletherapy has worsened disparities in mental health care access during the pandemic, affecting low-income and minority groups negatively.
Study finds LGBTQ+ people show higher risk of dementia & depression later in life - QueertyOlder LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to experience neurological diseases and poorer mental health compared to their straight counterparts.
California needs to do more to prevent suicide among Native Americans, tribal leaders sayNative American communities disproportionately impacted by suicide rates in California despite the creation of the Office of Suicide Prevention.
Workshop: Discrimination as a Social Determinant of Mental Health DisparitiesDiscrimination is a significant factor contributing to mental health disparities.
'Boston, we have a problem': More high schoolers are feeling hopeless, new report saysHigh rates of persistent sadness and anxiety in Boston's youth and adults.City of Boston launching a $21 million initiative to enhance behavioral health services for children and families.
A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health servicesThe Pride in Mental Health Act aims to strengthen mental health resources for LGBTQ+ youthIt highlights the disparities in mental health care access for LGBTQ+ youth compared to their straight and cisgender peers.
LGBTQ+ Australians are three times more likely to have mental health issues, according to studyLGBTQ+ people in Australia are three times more likely to experience mental health issues compared to heterosexual and Cisgender individuals.Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals alarming mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, with high rates of mental disorders, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm.
Collaborative Care Could Help Reduce Disparities in Mental Health TreatmentEffective PTSD care, especially for racial and ethnic minorities, is crucial in reducing disparities and improving overall mental health.