JULY IS BIPOC MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

What does BIPOC mean?

BIPOC, which stands for “Black, Indigenous, and People of Color,” is person-first language. It enables a shift away from terms like “marginalized” and “minority.”
Source: BIPOC Meaning: 9 FAQs About What It Means, Why It Matters, More

Bebe Moore Campbell was an advocate for Mental Health Awareness. This excerpt is from NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Bebe Moore Campbell was a literary trailblazer, who used her words in books including, “The 72-Hour Hold” and “Sometimes My Mommy Gets Angry,” to address the profound impact of racism, mental health and the enduring strength of culture, community and connections. However, her impact extended beyond her literary works.

She co-founded NAMI Urban Los Angeles and became a national change agent whose groundbreaking work revolutionized the way we approach mental health in underserved communities. She recognized and understood the detrimental consequences of silence rooted in stigma — one of the reasons for the lack of mental health care and treatment within communities of color.


All the best in Wellness!


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