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Many people in Black communities are uncomfortable discussing mental health due to cultural stigma, but over the past decade, more people are starting conversations and talking openly about mental health issues and their own struggles.<\/p>\n
Oregon\u2019s Black communities \u2013 like communities across the country \u2013 have seen an increase in the prevalence of mental health issues and suicidality. According to the CDC, the nationwide suicide rate for young Black people ages 10 to 24 increased by 36.6% from 2018 to 2021.<\/p>\n
Many external factors can affect a person\u2019s mental health, including:<\/b><\/p>\n Struggling with any of these can negatively affect our mental health, and in some cases lead to trauma.<\/p>\n Every day, people of color experience racism in their personal and professional lives. Ranging from seemingly small disparaging comments or treatments to overt violence and exclusion, experiences of racism leave a person feeling drained \u2013 and over time, can harm our psyche and affect the way we move through the world.<\/p>\n Experiences of racism and discrimination can be traumatic and have a negative impact on our mental health. These traumatic experiences can exacerbate an existing mental illness or can lead to developing certain mental health issues.<\/p>\n We know that our communities react to struggles in different ways \u2013 and our warning signs for crisis may look different based on our identities and experiences.<\/p>\n Below are some examples of signs that a Black community member may be experiencing a crisis:<\/p>\n The CDC found that Black adults are more likely to visit emergency departments when experiencing a mental health crisis than white adults \u2013 but face longer delays and are less likely to be admitted to a hospital for treatment.<\/p>\n Advocating for culturally responsive healthcare, including mental health access and expertise, is imperative to improve outcomes in our communities. Lines for Life\u2019s Equity programs partner with community organizations to provide training and support and create networks of culturally responsive services throughout Oregon and beyond.<\/p>\n\n
Racism and Discrimination Impact Our Mental Health<\/h2>\n
Cultural Differences in Experiencing Crisis<\/h2>\n
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