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Inside the pandemic: Two mental health workers and community volunteers discuss how cultural experiences and racial trauma affect mental health in BIPOC communities

May 28, 2021.Reading time 12 minutes.

There is a lack of diversity among behavioral health professionals and a need to create more opportunities for BIPOC people in this field. Research has shown that  understanding a person’s cultural connection is an important part of the counseling process.

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“No Health Without Mental Health” – Resources to Support Mental Health & Well-Being in Our Community

May 25, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.
Illustration of a woman with flowing brown hair. There are illustrated flowers and leaves of different colors coming out of her head and a hand holding a watering can is watering them. The background is a light blue with cloud-like shapes

If your mental health has taken a hit recently, you aren’t alone. The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on mental health and emotional well-being. 

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Navigating a Pandemic within a Pandemic: Coping and Care for Black Communities

July 2, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Racism is a public health emergency that affects us all. As we experience, educate, and encounter it on a systemic and institutional level, we must commit to taking care of ourselves and our communities as well. Below are several resources and ideas to consider.

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