NAMI Blog

People of color with mental illness face disparities both in the criminal justice system and in mental health care. Learn the facts. 

"My quintessential hard-working immigrant success story still does not address a very important factor: I live with bipolar disorder. The mental health challenges that immigrants face are the part of this story that need to be addressed."

The issue is not only the ability to access care but also the ability to obtain effective care—which means culturally competent care. Here's what that looks like.

While it is encouraging that more communities are securing equal rights and protections, we still have a long way to go when it comes to LGBTQ+ mental health. 

"I believe medication, therapy and spirituality are holistic resources that work together as an integrated system of treatment."

In an interview, Taraji P. Henson talks about her father’s strength in the face of mental illness and making it safe for all of us to speak openly about mental health.

As a generation that prides itself on diversity and inclusion, millennials can have conversations about mental health that bridge gaps across backgrounds. 

"I realized some time ago that no matter how much mental health service I received, those who were providing therapy were not always culturally competent."

After years of feeling like her bipolar disorder would stop her from living the life she wanted, Kara finally realized that she could achieve her goals even with her diagnosis. Here are four key lessons she learned along the way.

Today is the first day of Minority Mental Health Month. Read Michelle's story of how expectations from her family impacted her mental health journey and recovery.