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Let’s start Mental Health Awareness Month off right!

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in July, aims to shed light on the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities. It serves as a platform to raise awareness, promote understanding, and reduce stigma surrounding mental health in these populations. This month provides an opportunity to address disparities in access to mental health services and resources, as well as to highlight the importance of culturally sensitive and inclusive approaches to mental healthcare. It is crucial to recognize that minority communities often experience higher rates of mental health issues due to various factors, including systemic racism, discrimination, and socioeconomic disparities. By dedicating a month to minority mental health awareness, we can work towards eliminating these disparities and ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their background, have equal access to quality mental healthcare. #minoritymentalhealthawarenessmonth #spreadtheword #minoritymentalhealth #awareness Checkout the video below to learn how local organizations are spreading awareness on Minority Mental Health this month. ://https://lnkd.in/eTKvF5j4

Breaking Barriers: BIPOC Mental Health Stigma and Creating Boundaries with Psalm McDaniels, LCSW streaming now on all podcast platforms & YouTube! Join us as we navigate the challenging terrain of mental health disparities in BIPOC communities with Psalm McDaniels, LCSW. This episode aims to break the silence, stigma, and disparities that persist in mental health care. By understanding the unique challenges faced by people of color and embracing culturally sensitive approaches, we can work together to bridge the gap and ensure that everyone receives the mental health support they deserve. https://lnkd.in/gw-5wNE9

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month I am deeply committed to advocating for the mental well-being of all communities. However, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a crucial time to shine a light on the unique mental health challenges faced by minority groups. Did you know? Minority communities often face significant barriers to accessing mental health care, including stigma, cultural differences, and systemic inequities. These challenges can lead to higher rates of mental health issues and lower rates of treatment. Support is available: Reach out to culturally competent mental health professionals who understand your background and experiences. #MinorityMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #CommunitySupport #MentalWellness

In our latest blog, we delve into the role of Mental Health Awareness Campaigns within community service settings. These campaigns are crucial for promoting understanding and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for mental health discussions. https://hubs.li/Q02yqF-N0

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Culture, ethnicity, and race all play a role in the way that each person experiences the world. These factors, among others, have profound effects on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). Join us this month as we help spread awareness about BIPOC mental health. Download the toolkit and access resources from Mental Health America online at mhanational.org/july #BIPOCMentalHealth #BebeMooreCampbell #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #minoritymentalhealth #mentalwellbeing #wellbeingwednesday

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. 💚 Since the pandemic, I've noticed a shift in how we talk more openly about our mental health. With so much tragedy and all the obstacles that demanded we build our resilience to survive - I've seen society wake up to the realization that we need to care for our mental health. For 116 years, Mental Health Connecticut, Inc. has been here to support the communities across CT, yet until recently many didn't know this organization existed. As stigma continues to break around mental health, word is getting out that supports, resources, and organizations like MHC are here to help. As an employee of MHC, I am part of our Community Education team to provide trainings, workshops, coaching, and open discussions around mental health and DEI to spread awareness and to support those working toward creating mentally healthy environments. If you are looking for a partner to create a more inclusive, safe, and mentally healthy environment - MHC is here to support you! Contact me here or at collab@mhconn.org to learn how MHC can help. #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #workplacementalhealth

During Mental Health Awareness Month, it's crucial to recognize the importance of programs like Project Achieve Inspire Motivate (AIM) in building strong foundations for lifelong mental health well-being. M (she/her), a teenager, recently joined Project AIM. Over the last few months, she regularly visited the classroom after school dismissal. Initially, she approached the meetings with a hint of shyness, often asking questions about the program and what it entailed. Despite explanations and invitations to join whenever she could, she insisted she was too busy to attend. Through school personnel, it was learned that M had been facing significant adversity, including bullying from her peers and false accusations from staff, leaving her struggling to find acceptance. In early January, during a conversation while waiting for other group members to arrive, M and the facilitator discussed the purpose of Project AIM and the importance of having a safe space to express oneself. M opened up, expressing her need to vent about everything happening in her life, and agreed to attend the next session. At the second group meeting in January, she discovered familiar faces among the participants and immediately felt at ease. She bravely shared her fears, talked about her hectic schedule, and actively participated in the lesson on mental health. Before leaving for her practice, M assured the facilitator that she would make attending Project AIM a regular part of her routine moving forward. #growingstrongercommunities #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellness #SelfCare Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

❤️🩹 Discrimination, oppression, and systemic racism have left deep scars that many are still healing from. July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, and we at Tala Thrive are shining a light on the unique mental health challenges faced by BIPOC communities. Dive into our latest blog post, where we explore these critical issues and the vital role of culturally competent care in fostering safe, supportive spaces for everyone. Because you shouldn’t have to educate your therapist. Link below to read the full blog post ⬇ #Wellness #MentalHealth #BIPOCMentalHealth #CulturalCompetence #MentalHealthAwareness