Culture
How mental illness is experienced, expressed, and treated often varies according to an individual's age, gender, race, or ethnic background, as well as other cultural phenomena. David Satcher, Ph.D., the former Surgeon General, noted that "... a history of racism, discrimination and economic impoverishment can combine with mistrust and fear to deter minorities from using services and receiving appropriate care."
Learning more about the unique needs of racial and ethnic minorities can help healthcare providers, policymakers, educators and people with mental illnesses support recovery and reduce discrimination and social exclusion.
Information on this topic can be found in the following materials.