Therapists Discriminate Against Black and Poor Patients, U.S. Study Finds

Source: CNN - HealthMinorities and lower-income individuals can face numerous challenges in getting treatment for depression and other mental health problems. They may lack insurance or transportation to a therapist's office; they may experience stigma in their communities around mental illness that prevents them from seeking care. A new study finds that these groups face yet another barrier to mental health care: Therapists may be less likely to see them.