As Minority Mental Health Month draws to a close, it’s important to acknowledge that the need to support the mental health of underrepresented communities extends beyond July. Systemic racism and historical barriers and inequities have left particular ethnic, racial and minoritized populations facing trauma, loss, bias, social disparities and other unique challenges that have gone unsupported and largely unaddressed. 

We invite you to help us raise awareness of this important issue by reading, watching, and sharing the resources and stories below.

Racial Disparities in Suicide Data Collection: Why Data Quality is Key for Suicide Prevention

Talking to Kids About Race and Mental Health: Six Tips

How Being Indian Shapes My Conversations About Mental Health

Unspoken Truths: Mental Health and the African American Community

Mental Health and the Latinx Community: How Counselors Can Encourage Resilience and Build Relationships

Did you miss A #RealConvo with Black Men about Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, moderated by AFSP’s Senior Vice President of Research Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman? Watch here!

Be sure to check out the many discussions in our Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change Town Hall Series

Share these graphics on social media with the following messages:

• ENGLISH: July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! #MinorityMentalHealthMonth emphasizes the importance of understanding the mental health needs and experiences of diverse communities and others who have less or no access to care, support or mental health services they need to thrive in our country.
• ENGLISH: We are committed to working with diverse communities, organizations and policy makers to ensure that mental health resources are culturally relevant and equitably available across the nation. Learn more: afsp.org/supporting-diverse-communities
• SPANISH: ¡Julio es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Salud Mental de las Minorías! #MinorityMentalHealthMonth hace énfasis en la importancia de comprender las necesidades y experiencias de diversas comunidades y aquellos que tienen obstáculos al acceso al cuidado, apoyo y a servicios de salud mental que necesitan para prosperar en nuestro país.
• SPANISH: Estamos dedicados a trabajar con diversas comunidades, organizaciones y legisladores para asegurar que los servicios de salud mental sean culturalmente relevantes y accesibles equitativamente a través del país. Aprende más: afsp.org/supporting-diverse-communities

Learn more about supporting diverse communities, including AFSP’s Resource Page for Underrepresented Groups.