People of color often have lower rates of seeking mental health treatment than their white peers. Learn about mental health, stigma, and treatments among people of color.
We have collected our favorite resources across various organizations from this year’s Black History Month to curate a bank of easily accessible links for folks to explore.
It’s almost impossible to leave power, privilege, or identity out of therapy sessions. To address these components head on, therapists who not only recognize but work within a client’s cultural background demonstrate acceptance and respect.
Zencare's follow-up review of its diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives — and ideas from our team for goals to set in the coming year.
With protests against racial violence and injustice continuing, many non-Black individuals are seeking to better educate themselves on Black experiences and put action behind their allyship. Black therapists across the country share their insights on the state of Black mental health.
Advice from Black therapists on how Black folks can care for their mental health during difficult times. Eight educational and actionable tips.
Books, articles, online courses, and other resources for therapists on diversity, inclusion, and antiracism.
How ingrained patterns of relating can be at the root of unhappiness among Asians and Asian Americans.
Learn about common mental health concerns among international students from Asia, how to seek support, and what to look for in a therapist.
When you're a person of color, finding a clinician who shares your identity (be it ethnic, racial, or cultural), or who is also a POC, may become one of the top items in your list of “What I want in my therapist.” Here are 6 steps for finding a therapist of color who's right for you!
Yuri Tomikawa is the Founder and CEO of Zencare, a company she started after struggling to find a therapist herself, and now helps thousands of individuals monthly connect with clinicians. She is a fierce advocate for mental health access, personal wellness, and female empowerment.
It’s a common refrain: “Black people don’t like to go to therapy.” Here, Dr. Awosan discusses her personal experience as a Black therapist and client herself, and dissects the misconception that members of the Black community are opposed to therapy.
Research indicates that Black and African American individuals in America face significant disparities in mental health diagnoses and treatment. Here, a few of the professionals in the Zencare therapist network offer their thoughts on these unique challenges.