National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is an important time to recognize the unique challenges faced by minority populations with mental health.
The observance aims to promote knowledge and understanding of the unique mental health challenges faced by people of diverse backgrounds, including discrimination, prejudice, and social and economic inequality.
Studies reveal that mental health issues affect minority communities, who may experience difficulties in accessing mental health care because of language barriers, culturally incompetent care, and mental illness stigma. The repercussions for individuals and their families can be significant when mental health conditions are underdiagnosed and under-treated.
