Similar to gender, on a biological basis, being born into a particular race does not necessarily predispose to mental health problems. However, there is a tendency for some racial groups to experience some specific psychological disorders more than others. For example, a report published by Toronto Public Health in 2013 examined rates of depression among racialized groups. The report found that Black individuals were at greater risk for depressive symptoms than White individuals (Ansara et al., 2013). Additionally, a separate study conducted in 2008 revealed that American Indians exhibited a higher risk of PTSD and alcohol dependence, but a lower risk of major depression (McGuire et al., 2008). When examining possible reasons why certain racial groups carry a greater risk for particular mental disorders, similar to gender, it is important to examine unique social experiences that may be more attributable to certain racial groups. Social inequalities, racial discrimination, poverty and marginalization of racialized groups can have a devastating effect on these people. Despite these trends, the most important factor to be aware of is that racial and ethnic minorities have less access to mental health services than whites. Furthermore, they are less likely to receive