AHA blog: Supporting Black, Indigenous, and people of color by developing mental and behavioral health resources
Despite the recent attention on health inequities endured by Black, Indigenous and people of color and efforts to close health equity gaps, disparities in behavioral health care persist within these communities, writes Rebecca Chickey, senior director of AHA’s Behavioral Health Services and Field Engagement.
This AHA blog shares a variety of resources to aid hospitals and health systems improve mental and behavioral health equity.
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