July Newsletter

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month: Embracing Diversity in Mental Health Care

As we enter July, we recognize BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month, a crucial time to raise awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by BIPOC communities and to celebrate the resilience and strength found within these groups.

See our June Newsletter for important community events, free training and resource opportunities!

Photo from ForgeHealth.com

How You Can Make a Difference

• Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the mental health issues affecting BIPOC communities. Share resources and information to raise awareness.

• Promote Open Conversations: Encourage open and honest discussions about mental health within your circles. Reducing stigma starts with talking about it.

• Advocate for Policy Changes: Support policies that aim to reduce mental health disparities and increase access to care for BIPOC individuals

Resources

• MHA's BIPOC Mental Health Resources

• Forge Health: BIPOC Mental Health Resources

• Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma in BIPOC Communities

• BIPOC Mental Health Myth-Busting

• Sharing Generational Wisdom

• Worksheet: How to Cope When Your Community is Under Attack

By coming together and supporting one another, we can create a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone. Let’s honor BIPOC Mental Health Month by committing to understanding, supporting, and advocating for the mental health of all communities.