Mental Well-Being in Women of Color

This report explores the unique mental health challenges faced by Asian, Black, and Hispanic/Latine women—examining how cultural norms, systemic inequities, and identity-based stressors affect well-being. It highlights barriers to care such as stigma, underdiagnosis, financial instability, and racial trauma, including the psychological impact of discrimination and harmful public rhetoric. The report also outlines actions organizations can take to foster belonging, from creating psychologically safe environments to collecting anonymous employee feedback and acting on it through tools like Seramount’s Access360. Use this guide to better understand intersectional mental health needs and build a more inclusive, supportive workplace for women of color.