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5 ways African Americans can tackle mental illness
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk ReShonda Tate , as published by Defender Network
· September 9, 2026
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Roughly 6.8 million African Americans have a diagnosed mental illness – more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia combined. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, Blacks are 20% more likely to face mental health challenges t...
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Key points 8 million African Americans have a diagnosed mental illness – more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia combined. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, Blacks are 20% more likely to face mental health challenges t... More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Roughly 6.8 million African Americans have a diagnosed mental illness – more than the populations of Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia combined. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health, Blacks are 20% more likely to face mental health challenges t...
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