Publication Date
Summer 2025
Course Name
College Writing
Course Number
ENG 120
Subject
English
Abstract
This paper explores how systemic, cultural, and institutional barriers prevent Black girls in the United States from accessing equitable mental health care. Drawing from peer-reviewed research and government reports, it highlights the roles of racism, stereotypes, underrepresentation in mental health professions, and school-based discipline disparities. The argument pushes for reforms in access, education, and culturally responsive care, advocating for justice-centered mental health systems that affirm and support Black girls holistically. This work seeks to challenge stigmas, expose inequities, and ignite change by centering the lived experiences of an often-overlooked population.
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Macie, "Systemic, Cultural, and Institutional Barriers Significantly Limit Black Girls' Access to Mental Health Care in the United States, and Reform is Needed to Create Equitable Support Systems" (2025). Distinguished Student Scholarship Collection. 3.
https://fuse.franklin.edu/dssc/3
