Behavioral Health Disparities Among Minority Populations: Key Findings 2019
Explore key findings from the 2019 Minority Health Report, focusing on disparities in behavioral health among minority populations. Discover insights on suicide rates, mental health prevalence, and cognitive difficulties based on race/ethnicity data.
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Minority Health Report 2019 Review of key findings related to behavioral health Ariana Saunders, MA Regional Behavioral Health Coordinator
Overall Findings in 2017 From 2016 2017, Hispanic populations experienced the greatest growth rate, at 2.2%, followed by: Asian/Pacific Islander-non-Hispanic populations (1.9%) Black-non-Hispanic populations (1.7%) (Figure 3). White-non-Hispanic populations had significantly higher death rates from suicide than any other race/ethnicity groups (Figure 51.) 27.2 per 1000,000 population Black-non-Hispanic adult populations reported a significantly greater prevalence (19.2%) of 14-30 days of poor mental health than Hispanic populations (8.3%) (Figure 85.). White-non-Hispanic adult populations reported a significantly greater prevalence (12.8%) of cognitive difficulties because of a physical, mental or emotional condition than Hispanic populations (8.0%) (Figure 87.). Cognitive difficulties = difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Poor Mental Health Prevalence Aggregated (2013-2017)
Cognitive Difficulties Aggregated (2013-2017)
High School Students Living with Someone with Mental Illness
