The Lucy Ann Lance Show

Dr. Kristyn Gregory ~ A Healthier Michigan - State of Mental Health for Minority Seniors

Episode Summary

July 17, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. Kristyn Gregory, Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss the mental health challenges faced by minority seniors. According to a 2022 study, older people of color experience disproportionate mental health issues due to internalized, interpersonal, systemic, and medical racism, along with socioeconomic factors.