Mental Health of Black Girls: The Case for Gender-Specific and Culturally Affirming Services

October 2021

Resource from National Black Women’s Justice Institute

 

“There is an epidemic of unmet mental health needs among Black women and girls. But instead of addressing those mental health needs, Black girls are punished and criminalized. This factsheet outlines why it is imperative that we develop and remove barriers to culturally and gender affirming mental health services.”

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