Addressing the Underrepresentation of African American Mental Health Professionals: A Call to Action
The mental health workforce in the United States faces a significant challenge: a stark underrepresentation of African American practitioners. This disparity reflects broader issues of racial inequality in healthcare and has far-reaching implications for mental health care delivery, particularly wit...
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| description | The mental health workforce in the United States faces a significant challenge: a stark underrepresentation of African American practitioners. This disparity reflects broader issues of racial inequality in healthcare and has far-reaching implications for mental health care delivery, particularly within Black communities. This perspective examines the contributing factors to this underrepresentation, explores its consequences on patient care and research, and proposes strategies to increase diversity in the field. By addressing this issue, we can work towards a more equitable, effective, and culturally responsive mental health care system for all. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-30da914c8128491baf2d71bd140ebb262025-01-24T11:03:21ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Patient Experience2374-37432025-01-011210.1177/23743735241307382Addressing the Underrepresentation of African American Mental Health Professionals: A Call to ActionVictor Ajluni MD0Georgia Michalopoulou PhD1 Dept of Psychiatry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA Equity and Inclusion for the Department of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Wayne State University, Livonia, MI, USAThe mental health workforce in the United States faces a significant challenge: a stark underrepresentation of African American practitioners. This disparity reflects broader issues of racial inequality in healthcare and has far-reaching implications for mental health care delivery, particularly within Black communities. This perspective examines the contributing factors to this underrepresentation, explores its consequences on patient care and research, and proposes strategies to increase diversity in the field. By addressing this issue, we can work towards a more equitable, effective, and culturally responsive mental health care system for all.https://doi.org/10.1177/23743735241307382 |
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