02/17/2026
Representation in mental health is necessary.
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Only 5% of the U.S. psychology workforce is Black or African American.
That gap affects trust, access, and how safe someone feels seeking support. When providers reflect the communities they serve, stigma decreases and culturally responsive care becomes more attainable.
Advancing Black mental health equity means expanding opportunity, mentorship, and representation across the field.
💬 What changes would you like to see in behavioral health?
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