Jul 28, 2023 | BIPOC, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health
By: Sully Nguyen My relationship with depression stems back to middle school. I daresay relationship as a man in my late twenties who has been managing this mental illness for most of my life. To be frank, I do not believe I have overcome my depression since...
Feb 7, 2023 | BIPOC, Mental Health
By: Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston Mental health is a significant aspect of our overall well-being, and it is essential that we prioritize it. Unfortunately, the black community has faced numerous challenges in accessing mental health services...
Jul 28, 2022 | BIPOC, Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care
By Nicole Milton, Training Manager, MHA of Greater Houston In 2008 the US House of Representatives named July National Minority Mental Health Month to promote Mental Health/Mental Illness Awareness and improve access to mental health services among minority...
Dec 18, 2020 | BIPOC, Mental Health, Wellness and Self-Care
September 15 to October 15 is celebrated nationwide as National Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month—a month to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic/Latinx heritage and celebrate the independence of several Latin American countries. It is also important to give...
Jul 1, 2020 | BIPOC, Mental Health
July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month which serves to bring awareness to the unique challenges that marginalized groups face when it comes to their mental health. BIPOC are often faced with years, even generations, of trauma and...