Abstract

In America, African Americans often do not seek treatment for their mental illness. The lack of mental health service utilization is known as mental health disparities. The focus of the capstone was on mental health disparities among African American adults aged 18-25. Mental health disparities are caused by stigma, racism, and discrimination. The Affordable Care Act, House Bill 76, and WHO Special Initiative for Mental Health (2019-2023): Universal Health Coverage (UHC) were policies to address mental health disparities. The interventions discussed to solve this social problem are NTU Psychotherapy, Sawboana Healing Circles, and Oh Happy Day Class. A solution used to solve mental health disparities among this group is for practitioners to incorporate Sawboana Healing Circles when working with African American young adults.