National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, created to bring attention and awareness to the unique struggles of minorities in relation to mental health.

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was formally recognized in 2008. Named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, an influential mental health advocate and author. Bebe Moore Campbell died in 2006 at the age of 56.

To celebrate National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month several organizations will be sharing information and resources throughout the month.

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health America

U.S Department of Health and Human Services: Office of Minority Health

National Alliance on Mental Health

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