Cuts to Mental Health Services, Austerity, Racism and Beyond
In a previous blog, we discussed existing and persistent racial inequalities in mental health and care among Black people in the UK. We argued that while these racial inequalities in mental health result in detrimental effects on Black people’s lives,
The Persistence of Racism in Mental Healthcare in the UK
Racial inequalities in healthcare are persistent in the UK, with serious consequences for minoritised groups particularly for Black people. These inequalities are apparent in mental health and care, where Black adults experience higher rates of mental illness but receive the