July is National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month is observed in July and it's a great time to bring awareness about the unique challenges that Black, Indigenous and people of color face when it comes to mental health.
The month is officially known as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, named after the author, journalist, and advocate whose work helped lay the foundation for how the country talks about mental health in Black and other underrepresented communities today.
WHY IT MATTERS
1 in 3 Americans identifies as a member of a racial or ethnic minority group, yet these communities are significantly less likely to receive mental health treatment and significantly more likely to receive lower-quality care when they do.
WHAT WE CAN DO
Be in Community: Whether it’s saying hi to a neighbor, sharing a meal with friends, or leaning on your faith group, community plays an important role in supporting mental health in BIPOC communities.
Get Support: Use directories built by and for your community. Therapy for Black Girls, Therapy for Black Men, Latinx Therapy, the Asian Mental Health Collective, Inclusive Therapists, and the Indian Health Service directory are all designed to help clients find clinicians who identify with them.
Spread Awareness: Share this post and others related to BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, you can help someone without knowing it.
Our founder and CEO recently spoke to CT LIVE! regarding BIPOC Mental Health, check it out!
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