{"id":45467,"date":"2022-06-24T13:01:34","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T11:01:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/magellan-healthcare-provides-resources-in-support-of-bipoc-mental-health-awareness-month-in-july\/"},"modified":"2022-06-24T13:01:34","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T11:01:34","slug":"magellan-healthcare-provides-resources-in-support-of-bipoc-mental-health-awareness-month-in-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharma-trend.com\/en\/magellan-healthcare-provides-resources-in-support-of-bipoc-mental-health-awareness-month-in-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Magellan Healthcare Provides Resources in Support of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FRISCO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Magellan Healthcare<\/a>, the behavioral and specialty healthcare segment of Magellan Health, Inc.<\/a>, today announced resources and programs in support of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month in July.\n<\/p>\n

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\nOne in five Americans has been diagnosed with a mental health or substance use condition.1<\/sup> While BIPOC experience relatively similar rates of mental health conditions as white people,1<\/sup> they face unique stressors that increase mental health vulnerability. Racism and discrimination are consistently found to be associated with poorer mental health.2<\/sup> BIPOC are less likely to receive treatment for mental health or substance use conditions.1<\/sup> In 2020, 5.7% of Asian Americans, 9.4% of Black people or African Americans, and 10.7% of Hispanic or Latino people received mental health services, compared to 21% of white people.1<\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

\nSeveral factors contribute to BIPOC being less likely to receive treatment for mental health or substance use conditions, including a lack of insurance or being underinsured, cultural stigma, a lack of diversity and cultural competence among mental healthcare providers, language barriers, and distrust in the healthcare system.3<\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

\n\u201cAlthough we are making progress in breaking down mental health stigma and addressing other barriers to care, there is still much to be done to ensure BIPOC get help when it\u2019s needed,\u201d said Samuel L. Williams, III, M.D., MBA, FAPA, child and adult psychiatrist, Magellan Healthcare medical director. \u201cMental health professionals who are culturally competent and culturally humble are available<\/a> along with a variety of ways to access support<\/a>. We encourage BIPOC to reach out about any mental health concerns to start feeling better.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

\nTo learn more about how to access life-changing support, please join Magellan\u2019s webinar, \u201cNavigating mental healthcare: Unique challenges faced by the BIPOC community,\u201d on July 20.\n<\/p>\n

\nUpcoming Virtual Event<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nWednesday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. ET:<\/b> Join the webinar, \u201cNavigating mental healthcare: Unique challenges faced by the BIPOC community,\u201d which will explore different roles in behavioral healthcare and overcoming stigma to help BIPOC feel more knowledgeable and comfortable reaching out for help. Presenters include Dr. Samuel L. Williams, III, M.D., MBA, FAPA, child and adult psychiatrist, Magellan Healthcare medical director; Karen Zelaya-Kendall, PhD, psychologist, Magellan Healthcare senior care manager; Edna Richardson, MSW, LCSW, LFD, Magellan Healthcare senior care manager; and Deborah Price, CFPS, Magellan Healthcare family support coordinator. Visit here<\/a> for more information and free registration.\n<\/p>\n

\nAdditional Mental Health Support Resources<\/b>\n<\/p>\n

\nFor BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month and throughout the year, Magellan shares its clinical and recovery and resiliency expertise through free resources<\/a> in various formats for adults and youth in communities across the country.\n<\/p>\n

\nMagellan has several resources available to all individuals, especially those who may be feeling stress or anxiety during these unsettling and increasingly polarized times:\n<\/p>\n