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People of diverse racial and ethnic communities are just as likely as white people to experience mental health disorders, yet they are less likely to receive treatment. Those who seek treatment can face a number of barriers, including language and culture, making the diagnosis and recovery journey difficult.

Research shows Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans experienced the largest increase in mental health issues during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic but members of these communities were less likely to receive mental health care than white people. There are a several unique barriers to care that often make receiving quality behavioral health treatment more difficult for people of color.

LGBTQ adults are more than twice as likely to experience a mental health condition than heterosexual adults and transgender individuals are four times as likely. LGBTQ people often face discrimination, hurtful stereotypes harassment and violence, which can negatively impact mental health.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is often associated with military veterans, but it stems from trauma that can happen to anyone at any time. From physical or sexual assault to a natural disaster, different kinds of traumatic events can trigger PTSD.

Mental health affects more than your mind. Your body also takes cues from your stress levels and feelings, which can impact overall well-being.

More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve become familiar with the obvious impact of the virus. Many people are vaccinated and boosted, and remote work and school are more common. What’s less clear is the pandemic’s long-term impact on children and adolescents.

If you’re struggling with mental health challenges that are impacting your daily life, finding treatment options are an important first step, but it can intimidating. If you’re questioning whether mental health care is the right choice for you, consider some of these signs it’s time to talk to a doctor:

Not all mental health treatment occurs in a hospital or a therapist’s office. Nor are these options always the best. For some patients, an inpatient treatment program offers more care than is necessary. For others, an hour a week with a counselor or therapist is not enough time to address issues and begin a path to wellness.

Public health experts are optimistic COVID-19 is becoming more predictable, yet anxiety and depression caused by two years of uncertainty and mounting pandemic fatigue remains. For many, the worries over  financial instability, supply shortages, and self-quarantines and social distancing continue. For those already dealing with mental health challenges, uncertain times can become overwhelming, creating a…