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 struggles do not discriminate, but they do affect us in different ways based on our lived experiences, cultural backgrounds and unique identities. Because of these factors and increased stigma, minorities are less likely to seek and receive care—but we can change that.
Use our resources to learn about the state of minority mental health and share support throughout July and all year long: 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).
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For a number of reasons including increased stigma and lack of diverse providers, minority groups are less likely to seek and receive mental health care. A crucial first step toward changing this is dispelling mental health misconceptions that are prevalent among many minority groups.
Learn these stigma-causing myths and the truths behind them: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/myth-busting-mental-health-stigma
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With inherent human bias can often come unintended microaggressions in our language that subtly stereotype or slight those from minority cultural backgrounds. It's on us to stay educated about preferred terms and promote inclusive language whenever we can.
Learn more about how to speak inclusively and avoid contributing to the negative impact on minority mental health: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/guide-to-inclusive-language
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A key factor in minority mental health is inherited trauma—in other words, negative treatment in society from discrimination, immigration stressors, language barriers, displacement, etc. that has been passed down through generations. The realities of different cultures coexisting all inform mental health.
Read why it's important to understand this complexity in delivering behavioral health care: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/minority-trauma-and-mental-health
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What are social determinants of health (SDoH)? They've rightfully dominated the conversation surrounding our behavioral health. Factors like housing, education level, poverty and more are all major contributors to our well-being and are key to understanding and delivering the right care.
Read more about what's classified as SDoH and how to find treatment that accounts for them: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-minoritymh/understanding-sdoh-and-mental-health-equity
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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).