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There is No Shame: The Power to End Mental Health Stigma Begins with Me
"Becoming a mental health advocate and motivational speaker was not an easy journey, especially with the mental illness stigma being so strong in my community, but I defied cultural traditions, faced community stigma and became stronger for it. And so can you." -
I Remember When Worry Was a Friend
"Stigma around mental illness and therapy is deeply rooted in my culture. It’s seen as a weakness or a 'made up' ailment and going to therapy is a luxury reserved for those of white privilege. But by the time I reached adulthood, I realized I had to do something." -
Breaking Tradition
"I was raised in a rowdy Puerto Rican family. We spoke our minds about anything and everything under the sun. If we had an opinion, we had it at the top of our lungs. We took pride in our strong emotions. But pain was the exception to the rule. Pain was something you kept quietly under wraps." -
Challenging Multicultural Disparities in Mental Health
Many people are unable to attain their highest level of mental wellness for several reasons, and the culture of mental health is just one barrier. Understanding why cultural disparities exist and persist in the mental health field is difficult because the issue is complex. The following is some of what we do know on the topic. -
Five Fingers, Five Reasons: How Knitting Comforted My Mom
Through knitting, a mother living with schizophrenia found a meaningful method to express her creativity and find relaxation for more than 50 years. Read her daughter's lovely tribute to the craft's mental health benefits.
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Tips to Stay Mentally Healthy While Traveling
Traveling has countless benefits: learning, exploring, trying new things, to name just a few. Here are a few ways to stay mentally healthy while on your trip.
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Drawing from American Indian Heritage to Spread a Message of Hope
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month month by starting the conversation about suicide prevention within Native American communities. -
Can Culture Affect the Risk of Suicide?
A person's culture can influence experiences, expectations and risk of suicide. -
Coming Together to Celebrate Minority Mental Health Month
National Minority Mentalh Health Awarness Month (NMMHAM) has come to a close, and it is incredible how much was achieved in such a short period of time. -
Minority Mental Health Isn’t a Minor Issue
In my time as a NAMI intern, I've learned that culture, race and ethnicity play a much bigger role in mental health than I ever knew.