Each July, Mental Health America recognizes BIPOC Mental Health Month as a national effort to elevate the unique mental health experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color across the United States. This observance highlights the cultural, systemic, and historical factors that shape mental well-being in these communities, while also celebrating the strengths, resilience, and innovations that emerge from them. By creating space for these conversations, MHA helps ensure that mental health advocacy is inclusive, culturally informed, and grounded in real lived experiences.
To support this effort, Mental Health America provides a wide range of tools and resources for communities, organizations, and individuals. These materials are designed to deepen awareness, spark meaningful dialogue, and expand understanding of how mental health challenges can manifest differently across cultures. From educational toolkits and discussion guides to social media assets and storytelling resources, MHA equips communities with practical ways to promote healing, connection, and visibility.
A core focus of BIPOC Mental Health Month is addressing the disparities that continue to impact BIPOC communities, including limited access to care, cultural stigma, systemic barriers, and underrepresentation in the mental health workforce. MHA’s resources help highlight these inequities while also uplifting strategies that support culturally responsive care. By emphasizing both the challenges and the opportunities, the campaign encourages more equitable approaches to mental health support nationwide.
The month also serves as a platform to amplify BIPOC leaders, advocates, creators, and mental health professionals whose voices are essential in shaping more inclusive mental health systems. Through stories, interviews, and community-driven insights, MHA fosters a deeper appreciation for the diversity of experiences within BIPOC communities and the power of culturally grounded solutions.
Ultimately, BIPOC Mental Health Month is about building understanding, strengthening community, and advancing justice in mental health. By providing accessible, culturally informed resources, Mental Health America helps local leaders, organizations, and individuals take meaningful steps toward supporting wellness in every community—both in July and throughout the year.
