July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

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July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed in July, is dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by minority communities in the United States. Established in 2008 by the U.S. House of Representatives, this month-long observance aims to promote inclusive mental health education and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues among diverse racial and ethnic groups. Key Objectives Key objectives of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month include: • Raising Awareness: Highlighting the prevalence of mental health conditions in minority populations and the need for culturally competent care.• Education: Providing resources and information about mental health, including symptoms, treatment options, and coping strategies tailored to the needs of minority groups.• Advocacy: Encouraging policy…

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In Recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month

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In Recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month May is a plethora of recognition campaigns: Mental Health Awareness Month; Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (May 9); and National Prevention Week (May 12-18). Our focus in this article is on Mental Health Awareness Month: its history, the stigma of mental health in marginalized communities, what Marin City Health and Wellness Center is doing to break taboos, and what individuals can do to help themselves and others—not just in May, but at any time throughout the year. Clifford Beers and the history behind mental health awareness month Clifford W. Beers, a sufferer of depression and anxiety, became the father of what was initially known as the mental hygiene…

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