Like sex, on a biological basis, being born of a particular race does not necessarily predispose a person to poor mental health. However, there are recorded trends that certain racial groups suffer more from certain specific psychological disorders than others. For example, a report released by Toronto Public Health in 2013 examined rates of depression between racialized groups. The report found that Black individuals were at greater risk of developing depressive symptoms than White individuals (Ansara et al., 2013). Additionally, a separate study in 2008 found that American Indians had a higher risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol dependence, but a lower risk of major depression (McGuire et al. , 2008). When considering possible reasons why certain racial groups are at greater risk for particular gender-similar mental disorders, it is important to examine the unique social experiences that may be more attributable to certain racial groups. Social inequalities, racial discrimination, poverty and the marginalization of racialized groups can have a gutting effect on these people. Despite these trends, the most important factor to consider is that racial and ethnic minorities have less access to mental health services than whites. Additionally, they are less likely to receive