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He’s Not a Criminal, He’s in Crisis
"I used to think that if a person was arrested, they must have done something wrong — but I was wrong." -
How the Pandemic Has Magnified Mental Health Care Disparities
The disparate impact on Black, Indigenous and Latinx communities is striking. -
Improving Social Determinants of Mental Health in the Black Community
Social determinants of health is a direct contributor to the overall health of the Black community. -
Register for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Failing Another Test in Addressing Mental Health Disparities
Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: "Failing Another Test in Addressing Mental Health Disparities" on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. ET. -
Discrimination and Racism in the History of Mental Health Care
We need to teach this history to mental health professionals so they understand what shaped the approach to mental health for people of color. -
The Mental Health Care Gap
For treatment to be successful for POC, it needs to be equally accessible, empathetic and competent as it is for white people. -
This Minority Mental Health Month, NAMI is Raising Awareness About Mental Health in Underrepresented Communities
To help raise awareness about mental health care in underrepresented communities, NAMI is releasing the latest installments of the “Strength Over Silence” video series, highlighting three personal stories featuring courage, culture and community. -
Register for NAMI’s Ask the Expert Webinar: Impact of Racism and Trauma on Black Mental Health
Register for NAMI's Ask the Expert Webinar: "Impact of Racism and Trauma on Black Mental Health" on Thursday, June 25, 2020 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. ET. -
How to Overcome Stigma in the African American Community
While stigma may be a barrier in the African American community—you can contribute to breaking that stigma down. Here are a few ways to get started. -
Racial Disparities in Mental Health and Criminal Justice
People of color with mental illness face disparities both in the criminal justice system and in mental health care. Learn the facts.