In observance of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, let’s raise awareness about the distinctive challenges confronted by racial and ethnic minority communities concerning mental illness.
Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, as well as our stress management, interpersonal relationships, and decision-making.
Unfortunately, racial and ethnic minorities frequently experience inferior mental health outcomes due to various factors, such as limited access to quality mental health care services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health, discrimination, and inadequate knowledge about mental health issues.
St. Clair County Community Mental Health is dedicated to helping all members of the community no matter their race, color, or creed. They are here to help our minority communities by providing culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health care services, information, and resources.
For more information on mental health services, visit: scccmh.org.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
