In commemoration of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health America (MHA) has provided a toolkit to assist organizations and individuals in improving mental health in communities of color.

To start the learning process, read this message from MHA:

“July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to focus on the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health. 

Bebe Moore Campbell was a journalist, teacher, author, and dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established and named in honor of her work. 

Culture, ethnicity, and race all play a role in the way that each person experiences the world. These factors, among others, have a big impact on mental health, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and can shape the types of support someone may want or need. 

Talking about mental health in communities of color means uplifting cultural strengths, honoring healing traditions, and recognizing how resilience is shaped by lived experiences.”

Throughout the month, we will be providing resource materials to our readers. Feel free to share.