HudsonAlpha hosts virtual roundtable to highlight access to mental health care for minorities

By FYH News Team

Published on July 15, 2022

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – For all of us, maintaining our mental health is a lifelong journey, and the road you take may be different than the next person’s.

That’s why Hudson Alpha hosted a roundtable on Thursday to address minority access to mental health wellness programs in Northern Alabama.

The roundtable took place virtually and had several speakers discussing and exploring access to mental health care in minority communities.

According to the American Psychological Association, 18 percent of adults have a diagnosable mental illness, and resource-deficient communities are less likely to have the resources to address these issues.

HudsonAlpha’s Darrell Ezell said the resources provided at the roundtable are inclusive for minorities of all communities, not just based on race and ethnicity.

“This ranges from resources for children in youth to people from ethnic minorities and ethnic minorities to people with disabilities who need help and services,” Ezell said.

View HudsonAlpha’s full virtual discussion here.

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