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Barriers to Mental Health Services for Ethnic Minorities

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Access and Availability Barriers for Minorities

One potential explanation for lower mental health service utilization among ethnic minorities and individuals with low socioeconomic status (SES) involves practical barriers to access. These obstacles include a lack of health insurance, inadequate transportation, and insufficient time to attend appointments.

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Updated 2025-10-09

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A single parent works two jobs with inflexible hours to make ends meet and relies on public transportation. They want to seek therapy for their child, but the only available appointments at a local clinic that accepts their insurance are during their work shifts. The clinic is also a two-bus ride away, making a round trip last nearly three hours. Based on this scenario, which of the following is the most significant obstacle to receiving mental health services?