by Dr. Edith Langford | Jun 19, 2024 | Health Equity, Mental Health
In majority white-owned and operated clinics, numerous workshops have been conducted to address the low attendance of Black individuals in therapy. Staff often attribute this to offensive stereotypes such as apathy. For instance, the assumption that Black mothers do...
by Dr. Edith Langford | May 22, 2024 | Health Equity, Mental Health, Youth
. Crisis and Care: The Rising Suicide Rates Among Black Youth Suicide is the leading cause of death for African Americans between the ages of 10 and 24 (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2021). The youngest Black male suicide attempt I...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Nov 14, 2023 | Health Equity, Mental Health
Introduction Mental health, a critical aspect of overall well-being, often takes a backseat in Black communities due to myriad complex factors. The prevalence of mental health issues among Black Americans mirrors that of Whites; however, Blacks are less likely to...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Aug 1, 2022 | Health Equity
People of color experience significant health disparities in the United States. In fact, these health inequities have persisted for centuries, and they are only getting worse. This is due to the pervasive reach of systemic racism on Black communities and other...
by Dr. Edith Langford | Aug 1, 2022 | Health Equity
In my forthcoming book, Reimagining Human, I give the reader a real-life insider view of these and other race-based discrepancies affecting Black people and preventing us from reaching health equity. I look specifically at how our current health care system affects...