In 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives declared July National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month.

Recently, the importance of taking care of our mental health, especially Black people, has moved front-cand-center. For centuries, our mental health needs have been neglected by others and ourselves, considered a weakness or taboo. As more Black people grow more open to talking about mental health and actively seeking help, here is a compilation of tools and resources you may find helpful in your journey.

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5 Mental Health Books from the Black Perspective
3 Black Mental Health Podcasts You Should Listen To
Mental Health First Aid Should Be as Common as CPR
End the Stigma. Online Resources For Black Mental Wellness
5 Apps To Calm the Mind, Body & Spirit

Check out our Mental Health section for more mental wellness tips and resources.

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