Black Americans exposed to racism are more likely to develop clinical depression, but are less likely to get help - and have less-successful outcomes than white Americans.
It's imperative that we view mental illness through a lens of intersectionality. https://www.everydayhealth.
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Shabazz is the founder and owner of Intentional Activities and the author of Intentional Balance.Photo Courtesy of Yardan Shabazz; Everyday Health