Minority Mental Health Worsened During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This week the National Council for Mental Wellbing released their Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Poll Results in partnership with Morning Consult. For minorities seeking treatment for mental health challenges, "cost is not the only barrier; access to care also represents a significant hurdle."
With respect to mental health and treatment for mental health challenges, the survey found that over the past 12 months, many people have neglected seeking treatment. According to the findings:
- 49% of LGBTQ+ adults have experienced more stress and mental health challenges, but just 41% say they have received treatment or care of any kind for their mental health.
- 46% of Black adults say they are experiencing more stress and mental health challenges, but just 21% say they have received treatment or care of any kind for their mental health.
- 45% of Native American adults have experienced more stress and mental health challenges, but only 24% have received treatment for mental health.
- 42% of Hispanic adults report experiencing more stress and mental health challenges, but just 26% say they have received mental health treatment.
- 40% of Asian adults say they are experiencing more stress and mental health challenges, but just 11% say they have received treatment or care of any kind.