When people of color seek help, racism and cultural ignorance inevitably impacts their quality of care.
Millions of people are suffering a mental health crisis that is profoundly impacting people of color and youth. The mental health crisis is real. Mental pain is as sharp as that from a broken leg or rupturing appendix. But many people refuse or can’t get help despite the pain. Experts say this is especially true for people of color and new immigrants to this country.
PennLive and The Patriot-News partnered with local organizations on a mental health forum looking at the impact of the crisis on people of color. The truth is the mental health profession is in crisis and everyone is suffering as a result. Just as more people need treatment following years of fear and isolation from COVID, there are fewer mental health workers to care for them.
It’s the kind of tragedy that professionals say can be prevented with proper treatment. But there just aren’t enough mental health professionals available these days to meet the overwhelming demand. That means more people will die as a result of untreated mental illness. Lassiter talked of many salaries for mental health professionals being below $60,000 for jobs that are among the most stressful on planet Earth. No wonder young people aren’t breaking down the doors for an interview. No wonder people are retiring or looking for easier work.
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