Isn’t he just the most beautiful boy? This sweet, innocent face represents the many faces in America that suffer from psychiatric and behavioral disorders that go overlooked as a result of a lack of mental healthcare.
Black History Month always re-surfaces multiple issues of concern. Unfortunately, we rarely hear discussion about mental health among ethnic minorities during this time.
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From An Interview with Jonathan Metzl, published on May 5, 2010 by Christopher Lane (in Psychology Today):
“The shifting frame surrounding schizophrenia had dire consequences for African American men held at the Ionia State Hospital during the civil-rights era.”
My question is: did phenomena like this have a noted impact resulting in cultural weariness of mental health treatment among ethnic minorities?
Hi Steven:
If I understand your question correctly, I would respond by stating: the disparities inherent in mental health treatment is what has resulted in many ethnic minorities not seeking mental health care. Johnathan Metzl speaks in depth about the racial disparities in mental health diagnosis, primarily schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
Sadly, the reality is that certain diagnoses have been used to a greater extent among certain ethnic groups. Ethnic minorities have also suffered in research, which is why many are uncertain about participating in research to advance it. Go figure!
Trust is the issue due to our history. Not seeking care is the result of this lack of trust.