Alberta.ca Infographic: How Racism Impacts Mental Health for Indigenous, Black and People of Colour in Canada (AHS)

Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour in Canada experience racism that: Increases the risk and severity of mental health problems compared to white people.

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Regardless of race, Canadians’ mental health scores decreased in 2020 compared to pre-2020 averages. The mental health scores of Indigenous and Black respondents decreased twice as much in 2020
compared to white respondents.

Canadians’ mental health scores decreased in August 2020 compared to pre-2020 averages There is racism in mental health services. Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour avoid mental health services due to…

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June 13, 2024