Ethnic Seniors Grapple with Depression--Alone
New America Media, News Feature, Posted: Feb 18, 2010
Depression is a serious problem among ethnic elders who are often less likely than white seniors to get appropriate and effective treatment. Poverty, lack of insurance or access to treatment and the pervasive stigma of mental illness in many cultures are frequent barriers to help.
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Tags: African American, asian, depression, elders, latino, mental illness