July is BIPOC Mental Health Month—a time dedicated to recognizing the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Also known as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month or Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, this observance honors the work of author and advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, who was a powerful voice for mental health awareness, especially in Black communities.
Mental health isn’t simply what’s going on within our minds. It is deeply intertwined and impacted by how we’re treated, what we have access to, and what others expect from us within our immediate communities and in larger society. We also want to acknowledge the full breadth of human experience – including BIPOC successes, joy, art, intelligence and resilience. ❤️
Let’s all dedicate some time to learning & educating ourselves about the cultural context and mental health needs of BIPOC communities from our recent blog post: Mental Health Disparities and Supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Communities.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective is also an incredible tool offering peer support, skill-building resources, education, and information on connecting BIPOC individuals to local mental health professionals.
This month is an opportunity to uplift the importance of culturally-responsive care in mental health services, and amplify the needs of communities that have been marginalized in conversations around mental health. What are other opportunities or resources that you can share to help us learn more about the unique experiences in the BIPOC community? Feel free to drop helpful resources & info below. ❤️
