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RACISM INCARCERATION The incarceration rates disproportionately impact men of color; 1 in every 15 African American men are incarcerated in comparison to 1 in every 36 Hispanic men and 1 in 106 white men.
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People who are excluded, impoverished , homeless, incarcerated or have substance abuse problems are at a higher risk for poor mental health.
POVERTY Poverty disproportionately affects the black community, due in part to the legacy of slavery, segregation and racial discrimination in America. African-Americans are 20% more likely to report
HEALTH DISPARITIES Only 6.7% of adult blacks, verus 16% of adult whites, received treatment for mental health concerns. Barriers in access to care make it harder to get help.
VIOLENCE The U.S. Department of Justice has linked Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to gang violence.
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