July is recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month). First established in 2008 by Mental Health America to honor the legacy of author and advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, this campaign calls attention to the disparities in mental health care access, quality, and cultural understanding. It’s also a time to share stories, celebrate resilience, and promote resources that reflect and respect diverse backgrounds. By raising awareness, we work toward a future where culturally competent care is the norm, stigma is broken, and every person feels seen, heard, and supported.
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BIPOC Mental Health Myth-busting
In Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities, talking about mental health can be considered taboo. We'll uncover different “myths’’ that may exist in BIPOC communities about seeking mental health support and provide affirmations you can repeat to yourself to help you think positively about asking for help, even when you might hear messages saying the opposite.
Trauma: The Pain We Still Carry
A trauma event is one that the mind, body, and/or soul carries and translates into defense mechanisms. Those mechanisms can include defenses such as Repression, Internalization, Projection, Rationalization, and Denial. Monét C. Shell, therapist at Insight Counseling Centers, explores the types of traumas presented by Black clients in therapy.