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The terms “racial and ethnic minority” and “minorities” refer to Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
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SSI benefits consist of a monthly federal stipend which is available to disabled individuals, including mentally ill persons, who cannot work.
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Nochomovitz, L., Hickman, F.J. (2009). Mental Health, Mental Health Courts, and Minorities. In: Loue, S., Sajatovic, M. (eds) Determinants of Minority Mental Health and Wellness. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75659-2_3
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