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EP 2: Mental Health and Structural Racism in Mental Health
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Mental health is just as important as physical health, but Black and Brown Americans do not have the same kind of access to mental health services as white Americans. Systemic racism is a major reason for this, whereby racist policies of the past have led to a lack of Black and Brown doctors, taboos around discussing or seeking help for mental health issues, and biased diagnoses causing negative stereotypes. Even the American Psychological Association has recently come out with an assessment on the racism that has persisted within their organization, which shows just how deep the problem goes. In today’s episode, we answer a few questions submitted by listeners on the topic of behavioral health. In answering them we explore the origins and persistence of racism in healthcare, personal experiences with issues of this nature, different ways this problem is being addressed, and steps that you can take to fight for more equitability as well as enhance your own mental health.
Key Points From This Episode:
- A brief description of the book, The Accidental Suffragist.
- How our past discussion on COVID has led us to talk about behavioral health today.
- The prevalence of mental health issues and how they have been exacerbated by COVID.
- How few Black and Brown people who have mental health issues seek help through the behavioral health system.
- The history of the behavioral health system and the roots of the racism built into it.
- How policies lead to racist diagnoses that feed into stereotypes and unequal access to healthcare.
- The role of past racist policies in the creation of systemic racism and unequal access.
- How Black and Brown people would rather see doctors who look like them.
- Factors leading to the lack of Black and Brown doctors and a lack of access to Medicare for Black and Brown people.
- Reasons why seeking help for mental health issues was not practiced in Ryon’s family.
- Why Black and Brown people have downplayed their mental health issues historically.
- Stigmas against opening up about mental health issues in different cultures.
- How faith-based communities can provide better support systems for mental health issues.
- How mental health professionals can be more understanding of the psychology of religion.
- Different solutions to this issue of inequitable mental healthcare.
- Recognition by the American Psychiatric Association and the American Psychological Association of their racist practices.
- How people that are fighting for equitability can play a role in moving things forward.
- Where to turn if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Accidental Suffragist by Galia Gichon
EASE - Equitable Advancement of Support for Everyone
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Mental Health Support Helpline: 211
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