The article “Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Utilization of Mental Health Services in Poor Areas” written by Julian Chun -Chung Chow, Kim Jaffee and Lonnie Snowden explain it this way: “The well-documented disparities in health status are thought to reflect, among other factors, underlying differences in access to care. In the field of mental health, researchers have repeatedly demonstrated differences in rates and patterns of mental health treatment for African Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans. By saying this, the authors make it clear that social and racial inequalities have an effect on mental health simply because many people from minority groups do not have access to health care to resolve or prevent their problems. This might explain why Walter's only form of relief throughout the play is to go to the bar and drink his sorrows away; it's the only thing he knows, and he probably couldn't get access to a counselor or psychiatrist even if he wanted to. As a result, this not only impacts Walter and his life, but also his immediate family. As he struggles to cope with the possible development of mental illness, it is his family who must deal with the repercussions of his risky adventure.