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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. -
Stigma-Busting Within the African American Community
As Miss International 2015 and a national ambassador for NAMI, Elise Banks has spent the last year breaking the stigma associated with mental illness. In this blog, she focuses on stigma within the African American community. -
Acknowledging the Importance of Minority Mental Health Month
This month allows us to acknowledge and begin to alleviate the inequalities that exist in our national mental health care system. -
Diversity in Motion: Raising Awareness through Dance
NAMI Wisconsin discovered that mental health advocacy is a beat we can all dance to. Their annual flash mob dance during National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month attracts new faces to the NAMI family and communicates the cross-cultural message that talking about mental illness isn’t scary. Check out their tips on staging your own flash mob! -
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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Sharing and Spreading Hope in the African American Community
Mental health awareness in the African American community has been gaining traction nationwide. Hopefully, it will continue to do so as more people share their personal stories, participate in programs such as Sharing Hope and reach out to their community members about mental health. -
Why Faith Is Important to African American Mental Health
For African American Heritage month, learn about how faith and spirituality plays an important role in this community. -
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. -
Healthy Eating Plus Awareness Leads to Better Mindfulness
Eating healthy can be challenging, but it is a crucial aspect of our overall mental and physical health. -
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.