Mental Health Awareness

National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each year in July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. What groups are minorities? Muslim Americans LGBTQ community Refugees, asylum-seekers, and survivors of forced Displacement Women Asian American/Pacific Islanders African Americans What are the common […]

Organizations, such as the Defensive Line and African American Wellness project have made extraordinary advances in advocating for the mental health needs of the black communities, such as helping them better navigate the healthcare systems. The Defensive Line provides group sharing experiences that help reduce stigma and create connections that save young lives. It also

Having a positive mindset enables you to cope better with life and stressful situations. With a positive outlook, you tend to be emotionally well and resilient. Living life with resiliency, leads to fewer negative emotions and self-talk, making it easier to bounce back from life’s difficulties more quickly. Resilience and mental wellbeing go hand in hand, making