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MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH (JULY). Mental health is the foundation for our overall health and quality of life, impacting the well-being of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It also influences how we handle stress and emotions, make choices, cope with challenges, make decisions relate to others, and find purpose and meaning. Good mental health allows one to manage difficulties, enjoy life, have healthy relationships, pursue goals and dreams, and feel content and fulfilled. Regardless of socioeconomic status, anyone can experience mental health problems at any stage of life. However, some minority groups are at a higher risk of mental health issues, including: # Substance users # Homeless people # Prisoners # People with disabilities # Refugees # Older adults # People who are divorced, widowed, separated, single # People who are unemployed or have low socioeconomic status # People who are socially isolated or lack social support # People who identify as LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, asexual, non-binary) # Children # Pregnant women and nursing mothers Given that at least 90% of the world's population belongs to at least one of these groups, it's clear that everyone is vulnerable to mental health problems. July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and I invite you to join me this month as we discuss mental health issues in vulnerable groups. Remember, mental health is just as important as physical health, and seeking help when needed is a sign of strength, not weakness. Ijidakinro Hannah ( MyladyHannah)
