By The Miami Times, August 19, 2020
One in five U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Black adults are 20% more likely to experience mental health issues compared to the general population.
“The factors that cause or exacerbate mental illness are often found in higher numbers among minorities,” said Dr. Rufus Spann, chief clinical officer with Henry Health, a culturally sensitive mental health organization. “Tackling this problem requires a unique understanding of cultural differences.”
Henry Health is headquartered in Washington, D.C., but has a teletherapy program to help people located anywhere via phone, computer or laptop. The company was founded by Kevin Dedner, a Black entrepreneur and the great-great-grandson of slaves, who has deep roots in public health.
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