The Henry and Stark County Health Department, together with First Choice Healthcare, is highlighting National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month throughout July. This year’s theme, “Turn Awareness into Action!” calls on everyone to address mental health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. Statistics reveal significant gaps in mental health care: just 25% of Asian adults, 36% of Hispanic/Latino adults, and 39% of Black/African American adults with mental illness sought treatment, compared to 52% of non-Hispanic white adults. First Choice Healthcare continues its commitment to supporting everyone by providing culturally informed mental health services across clinic and school-based settings. For more information or to make an appointment, visit the Henry and Stark County Health Departments’ website, or follow them on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
*In 2021, it is estimated that only 39% of Black or African American adults, 25% of Asian adults, and 36% of Hispanic/Latino adults with mental illness were treated, compared to 52% of non-Hispanic white adults.”