Racial and ethnic minority communities often face unique challenges regarding mental illness and access to mental health care. Racial and ethnic minority youth experience comparable mental health challenges to their White counterparts. However, minority youth on average are less likely to receive mental health services in a specialty setting than White youth.

This July, be a champion for minority youth and get involved in raising awareness of the importance of ensuring equitable access to mental health treatment and care.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Explore our resources on minority youth and mental health:
  • View the webinar “Advancing Racial Equity: The Time is Now!” for more information on the institutionalized, personally mediated, and structural mechanisms that perpetuate differences in opportunities, stresses, and exposures faced by youth and families.
  • Download the “Incorporating and Prioritizing Youth Mental Health in Sexual and Reproductive Health Programming” tip sheet.
  • Share this tip sheet for parents on supporting their teens’ mental health.
• Learn how you can play a role in promoting mental health equity.
• Access the American Psychological Association’s guide on Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth.