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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the unique challenges faced by minority communities in accessing mental health care. Recognized every July, this month calls for increased awareness, advocacy, and action to address disparities in mental health treatment and support. Minority communities often experience higher rates of mental health conditions due to various social, economic, and cultural factors. Yet, they are less likely to receive adequate care or seek help due to stigma, language barriers, and lack of culturally competent services. It's crucial to use this month to educate ourselves and others about these disparities, advocate for policies that promote equitable access to mental health resources, and support initiatives that prioritize cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in mental health care. Let's stand together to amplify marginalized voices, promote mental health equity, and build a society where everyone receives the care and support they need to thrive. Together, we can break down barriers and create a future where mental health care is truly accessible and inclusive for all. 💖🧠 #MinorityMentalHealthAwareness #EndDisparities #CulturalCompetence #HealthEquity #SoundCommunityServices

🌟 July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! 🌟 It's time to shine a light on the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities and the importance of breaking down stigma and barriers to care. Marginalized groups often face systemic inequalities that can impact their mental well-being, including discrimination, lack of access to culturally competent care, and social stigma. This month, let's come together to raise awareness, provide support, and promote understanding. Let's amplify the voices of minority individuals and communities, listen to their experiences, and work towards creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued and supported. Remember, mental health care is for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. Let's strive for equity in mental health care and stand in solidarity with all those who are navigating their mental health journey. Together, we can break the silence, end the stigma, and build a more inclusive and compassionate world. 💚 #MinorityMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #Inclusion#ywcanca #ywca

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: At REDgen, we're committed to raising awareness and promoting mental health for all, especially among minority youth. According to the CDC and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Office of Minority Health), minority youth are less likely to receive mental health services compared to their peers. Only 1 in 3 African American youth and 1 in 4 Hispanic youth with mental health needs receive treatment. We believe that every young person deserves access to mental health support and resources. This month, let's amplify our efforts to break down barriers, challenge stigma, and advocate for equitable mental health care for minority communities. #MinorityMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #EndTheStigma #Resilience

📅 From its inception in 2015 to its strong push toward racial equity and including lived experience perspectives beginning in 2020, the Stepping Up timeline shows us the power of sustained effort and strategic action in reforming our approach to mental health in the justice system. Each milestone marks progress and commitment to change. Read our revised framework to learn how to keep the momentum going: https://lnkd.in/et8fwgf7 #StepUp4MentalHealth

Inequities continue to persist when people of color seek mental health care. New analysis from KFF puts a finer point on it – Black and Hispanic adults are less likely than white adults to say they’ve received mental health services in the past three years.   The survey reveals daunting barriers: stigma, difficulty finding providers, and a glaring lack of diverse clinicians. Imagine needing help but not knowing where to turn, or worse, not finding anyone who truly understands your experience.   At Premera Blue Cross, we’re focused on how we break down those barriers. We partner with powerful voices like Richard L. Taylor Jr., a mental health advocate who speaks passionately about the systemic lack of diversity in behavioral health and the slow, yet hopeful, journey toward change. We’re doing our part by investing in academic programs focused on growing the mental health provider pipeline and offering our Matchmaker service, designed to help our members find a provider that best understands their needs and their lived experience.   The journey is far from over, and we’ll continue to address health inequities with intention and care. #HealthEquity #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters https://lnkd.in/gcEUGfyx

Thanks to Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition for spearheading this research project exploring structural racism and mental health. A team made up of researchers and experts by experience are launching a new research project to explore the role of structural racism in identifying mental health difficulties and pathways to mental health care for children and young people from racialised backgrounds in the UK. As part of the project, the team are excited to launch their 'Service Mapping' project, where they’re aiming to crowdsource a directory of community-based alternatives to mental health support for children and young people. They want to build a simple, useable google map that shows what services exist, what support they provide and how to access them. The hope is that this increases awareness, accessibility, and improved match in need to care for children and young people as well as reduce administrative burden and queries to services about eligibility and provision. To start, they are focusing on London and Manchester, in the future they hope to expand this to all of England. If you are a service based in London or Manchester, then please fill out this short survey which takes 2-3 minutes to complete and asks for basic information on any community-based services that provides mental health support for children and young people. #youngpeople #racialequality #childrensmentalhealth

As we observe National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, it’s imperative to bring attention to the added challenges faced by racial and ethnic minorities seeking mental health care, including:  • Lack of diversity among mental health professionals • Language barriers • Limited access to culturally competent and informed care • Cultural stigmas surrounding mental health By prioritizing diverse representation in the mental health workforce, education around culturally competent support and care, community outreach, and addressing systemic barriers to care, we can work towards a mental health system that truly reaches and serves all communities, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background. Let’s continue the conversation and take action to make mental health support accessible, diverse, and equitable--all year round. #FrictionlessMentalHealth #MentalHealthEquity

11 states have joined together to create the first Youth Mental Health Corps. AmeriCorps reports that the initiative will aid youth and create jobs addressing the mental health professional shortage. https://buff.ly/3QOO9VG. Youth civic engagement can be associated with worse mental health, but access to community can help. Read our research here: https://buff.ly/4dBAk6S #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

This National Minority Health Month, Meridian would like to take the opportunity to shed light on the vast disparity that exists between people of color and White Americans when it comes to accessing critical mental health support. Consider these stats from Simmons University: - Less than 9% of Black adults who are concerned about their mental health receive support, compared to 16% of white adults - Just 13% of children from communities of color who are experiencing mental health challenges receive care, compared to 31% of white children - More than half of white health care providers have doubts that patients adequately follow through with medical treatments due to “cultural or linguistic barriers,” yet 56% say they’ve never received any type of cultural competency training To learn more about inequitable access to mental health care — as well as recommendations for bridging the gap — visit Simmons University online today: https://lnkd.in/gYDmGQ8R #nationalminorityhealthmonth #nationalminorityhealthmonth2024 

It is #WorldMentalHealthDay, and this year's theme is "Mental health is a universal human right" The following statements summarise the key messages of today's theme: 💚 Good mental health is essential for overall well-being, enabling us to cope with challenges and connect with others. 💚Mental health is a universal human right, and serve to promote dignity, autonomy, and community inclusion. 💚Access to quality mental health care is a fundamental right for everyone across their lifetime. 💚Mental health conditions pose a significant threat to young people, with depression as a leading cause of adolescent illness. 💚We must combat the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health in schools and workplaces. 💚Everyone has the right to live independently and be included in their community, requiring access to various support services. 💚High-quality community mental health services and supports are vital for our collective future. 💚Promoting early access to mental health support can significantly impact the well-being of young people and adults later in life. 💚Recognising mental health as a universal human right empowers individuals to advocate for their rights and those of others. 💚Understanding your mental health rights enables you to stand up for yourself and others, ensuring equality for all. To find out more about the day and what you can do to get involved, visit Mental Health Foundation's page to find out more. #worldmentalhealth #mentalhealthday