New Evidence Regarding Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Mental Health: Policy Implications

Abstract

Minorities have, in general, equal or better mental health than white Ameri-

Ethnic differences in psychological outcomes among people with diabetes: USA results from the second Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes, and Needs (DAWN2) study

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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Mental Illness Stigma and Discrimination Among Californians Experiencing Mental Health Challenges

“…Eunice C. Wong, Rebecca L. Collins, Jennifer L. Cerully, Rachana Seelam, Elizabeth Roth R acial and ethnic minorities are significantly more likely than whites to delay or forego needed mental health care, and, if they do seek treatment, they are more likely than whites to drop out (McGuire and Miranda, 2008). Mental illness stigma and discrimination are thought to contribute to these racial/ethnic disparities in service utilization (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001).…”

The Relationship Between Race, Patient Activation, and Working Alliance: Implications for Patient Engagement in Mental Health Care

“…Disparities in minority groups' utilization and experiences of mental health services as well as patient-provider relationships are welldocumented (Alegria et al, 2008;DHHS, 2001;McGuire & Miranda, 2008). These inequalities have been attributed to provider's lack of empathy, cultural competence, provider's racial bias, as well as patients' distrust in the health care system (Constantine, 2007;Cooper et al, 2012;DHHS, 2001; L. Thompson & McCabe, 2012).…”