Psychology Around the Net: July 4, 2020

Happy 4th of July! Here in America, not only does July usher in the birthday celebrations of these United States, but since 2008 July has also been the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, or Minority Mental Health Month, or even BIPOC Mental Health Month (Mental Health America has decided to phase out the word “minority” and instead refer to Blacks, Indigenous People, and People of Color). Regardless of how the name evolves, its original namesake — Bebe Moore Campbell — was a teacher, author, journalist, and mental health advocate who worked hard to bring awareness to the mental health needs of the Black community and other underrepresented communities. Bebe Moore Campbell passed away in 2006, and in May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announce July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. There are plenty of online resources that can guide you on learning more and getting involved! Consider getting started with MHA’s 2020 BIPOC Mental Health Month Toolkit, which focuses on everything from mental health and racial trauma to lists of resources specifically for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as NAMI’s Strength Over Silence, an ongoing docuseries highlighting the perspectives on mental health across different backgrounds and communities. Now, on to this week’s Psychology Around the Net! Living With Family Amid the Pandemic? Follow This Mental Health Advice:...
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