Racial Disparities in Mental Health Diagnoses: Examining BPD, Bipolar, and Autism

Mental health diagnoses are not immune to the systemic inequities that permeate healthcare. Black and brown individuals are more frequently diagnosed with conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder, while receiving fewer Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. This presentation examines the complex factors behind these disparities and offers pathways toward more equitable diagnostic practices.

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