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Project LETS -- African American Communities and Mental Health
While you may prefer finding an African American mental health professional, this is not often possible since there are a small percentage of providers. Thankfully, professionals are increasingly required to learn how to effectively treat individuals from diverse backgrounds. However, as mentioned before, many providers still lack cultural competence and do not know how to effectively treat African Americans. When meeting with your provider, ask questions to get a sense of their level of cultural sensitivity.