Join the Conversation: Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
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July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health affects everyone, but care is not the same for all. Our life stories, culture and identity shape how we feel and how we get help. Stigma can also make it hard to reach out. We can work to change that.
Learn more and find simple tools to help you or someone you care about: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issue, help is out there. Contact the Mental Health America 24/7 Crisis Text Line (Text MHA to 741-741).
#MinorityMentalHealth #MinorityMentalHealthMatters #NotaCharacterFlaw
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health affects all of us, but each person’s path is different. Our culture, life experience and identity shape how we feel and how we get care. Stigma can make it harder to ask for help, but we can change that together.
Learn more and find ways to care for your mental health all year: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issue, help is out there. Contact the Mental Health America 24/7 Crisis Text Line (Text MHA to 741-741).
#MinorityMentalHealth #MinorityMentalHealthMatters #NotaCharacterFlaw
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Many people in minority groups do not get the mental health care they need. Stigma and a lack of diverse providers can make it hard to seek help. A key step is to clear up common myths about mental health.
Learn the facts and find ways to take action: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/myth-busting-mental-health-stigma
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Our words matter. Bias we may not notice can show up as microaggressions that may harm people from different cultures. This can affect mental health and sense of safety. We can all learn and do better.
Learn how to use inclusive language and support better mental health for all: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/guide-to-inclusive-language
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Our culture, values and life experience matter in our care. When our needs are heard and respected, it can improve our mental health.
We all have a voice in our care. We can ask questions, share what matters to us and seek providers who understand our needs.
Learn how to speak up and get the care that fits you: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/advocating-for-your-personal-and-cultural-needs-in-health-care
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Where we live, work and learn can shape our mental health. These social factors can affect access to care and outcomes. Small steps can make a big difference for you and your community.
Learn how social drivers impact mental health and what can help improve care for all: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/understanding-sdoh-and-mental-health-equity
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Family and community play a big role in mental health. For many people of color, support systems can help build strength but stigma can still make it hard to talk about mental health. Learning how to start open, honest talks can help you and those you care about.
Explore ways to support mental health in your family and community: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/mental-health-in-families-and-communities-of-color
#MinorityMentalHealth #MinorityMentalHealthMatters #NotaCharacterFlaw
#MinorityMentalHealthMatters #NotaCharacterFlaw
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issue, help is out there. Contact the Mental Health America 24/7 Crisis Text Line (Text MHA to 741-741).