InstinctivelyMe

07/08/2025

People of color and all those whose lives have been marginalized by those in power experience life differently from those whose lives have not been devalued. They experience overt racism and bigotry far too often, which leads to a mental health burden that is deeper than what others may face.
Racism is a mental health issue because racism causes trauma. And trauma paints a direct line to mental illnesses, which need to be taken seriously.

07/08/2025

Mental Illnesses Common to Women

Having a mental illness is more common than most people may think. At least one in five women in the United States has had a mental illness at some point. Those that are common in women include depression and anxiety. Postpartum depression can develop after giving birth.

07/08/2025

BIPOC Mental Health
Culture, ethnicity, and race all play a large role in the way that each person experiences the world and in the types of mental health support they may need. MHA’s online BIPOC Mental Health Resource Center offers a wealth of information and tools to bring light to the unique experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities and empower and uplift BIPOC individuals on their mental health journeys.

07/08/2025

07/08/2025

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States face when it comes to mental illness. In 2020, fewer than one in every two African American adults got care for mental health. In 2018, Asian Americans were 60 percent less likely to receive mental health treatment than non-Hispanic Whites. Obstacles for many include a lack of health insurance, less access to treatment, and stigma.

07/07/2025

What Causes Mental Illness?
There is no single cause for mental illness. Multiple mental illnesses can occur at the same time and at random. They can also last for a short or long period of time.

Your mental health can change at any point. Some risk factors that can play a role in developing mental illness include:

Use of alcohol or drugs
Feeling lonely or isolated
Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain
Adverse childhood experiences, like child abuse or sexual assault
Experiences tied to ongoing medical conditions, like cancer or diabetes

07/07/2025

What Is Mental Health?
Mental health includes emotional, mental, and social well-being. Mental health impacts how a person thinks and feels. It also affects how you act, manage stress, and make choices. When you take care of your mental health, you are better able to cope with stress or challenges.

Sometimes it can be hard to manage your mental health. If you have noticed a change in thoughts, behaviors, or moods that disrupts your life, talk to your health care provider. You can also contact a mental health specialist or a trusted loved one for help if you have noticed these changes in yourself or in a loved one.




Mental Illness And Su***de Awareness
Mental Health Movement
Mental Healness

07/07/2025

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States. This observance, established in 2008, aims to promote awareness, reduce stigma, and improve access to mental health care for these communities.