Antonio Rodriguez_AdobeStockSPECIAL REPORT: WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTHWhat are the biggest racial and ethnic disparities in women’s mental health care? WCM: One of the biggest, yet often overlooked and disregarded ethnic disparities…is that of insufficient diversity and representation among mental health clinicians. Less renumeration for work means fewer financial resources available to the family, which directly affects the ability to access health care, including mental health care. WCM: There are 4 major areas of impact that come to mind when I consider disparities in mental health. Approach these encounters with mindfulness—“…with openness, interest, and receptiveness.”24Finally, commit to moving toward a system that does not perpetuate these disparities in mental health care.

Source: Forbes July 25, 2023 15:22 UTC