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In honor of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, BHIPP has gathered information and resources relevant to supporting BIPOC youth and families.
BIPOC Mental Health Month, previously recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, was established to raise awareness about the specific challenges that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness in the United States. Due to multiple factors, including racism and discrimination, BIPOC youth are more likely to develop mental health concerns. Additionally, BIPOC youth are less likely to access mental health services. Pediatric primary care providers can support these young people by providing culturally competent care, helping to reduce stigma, and connecting BIPOC youth to evidence-based mental health treatment. Additional strategies for supporting BIPOC youth can be found in the following resources.
General Information:
Mental Health America
BIPOC Mental Health Month
BIPOC Mental Health
How Race Matters: What Can We Learn from Mental Health America's Screening in 2020
For Primary Care Providers:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Fighting Racism to Advance Child Health Equity
The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health
Health Equity and the Impact of Racism on Adolescent Health
American Psychological Association
Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Youth Mental Health
Addressing Mental Health Disparities Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Promoting Mental Health for Black Communities: For Families, Parents & Professionals
Contemporary Pediatrics
Racism in Pediatric Health: How to Talk to Children About Racism
Maryland BHIPP
Talking about Race, Kids, and Health
Culturally Responsive, Trauma Informed Practices for Pediatric PCP
Mental Health America
Confronting Barriers and Systemic Racism to Address Mental Health Among Black Youth
For Families:
EmbraceRace
Resources
NPR
Talking Race With Young Children
PACEsConnections
Tips for Parents: Helping Children Coping with Media Coverage of Racial Trauma
Raising Race Conscious Children
Resource for Talking About Race & Diversity
Sesame Street
Coming Together: Celebrating Positive Identity and Belonging
Race, Identity, and Culture: Resources to Help Children Celebrate and Understand our Diverse World
Mental Health Organizations Supporting BIPOC Communities:
Black Mental Wellness
Black Emotional and Mental Health Association
Latinx Therapy
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
Institue for Muslim Mental Health
Asian American Health Initiative
Asian Mental Health Collective
We R Native: Health Resources for Native Youth by Native Youth
Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institue
The Steve Fund: Mental Health Resources for Students of Color
Child Welfare Information Gateway: Wellbeing of Immigrant Children and Youth
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