May is Mental Health Awareness Month dedicated to increasing awareness and erasing stigma. Whether a mental struggle is with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or a more serious diagnosis, everyone deserves access to respectful and culturally appropriate care.
Week 4's focus is on the unique challenges, strengths, and context that affect mental health in those from various racial and ethnic minority groups. Mental health care providers are encouraged to consider the unique nuances and needs of the diverse communities they serve. Cultural values, traditions, and experiences should be respected when providing support.
Addressing and reducing barriers to treatment are the first steps to building more equitable health systems. We must work together to improve access to mental health for people of all racial and ethnic groups - and for anyone who needs it!
SAMHSA offers resources to support
mental health for people of all cultural backgrounds
https://www.samhsa.gov/encuentra-apoyo
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope
https://988lifeline.org/help-yourself/black-mental-health/
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