July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, also recognized as BIPOC Mental Health Month — a time to bring attention to the mental health needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Color. At Monarch, we believe everyone, regardless of ethnicity, background or culture, deserves access to healing support and care that truly sees and values them as human beings.
Mental health touches all of us, yet BIPOC communities often face extra barriers when seeking help. The weight of racism, poverty and feeling unseen or unsafe in health care spaces can deeply affect a person’s well-being. These real-life experiences can make it harder to reach out, feel heard or find care that truly understands and honors their story.
Accessing mental health care remains a challenge for many. According to a 2023 KFF survey, half of White adults in fair or poor mental health received treatment in the past three years, yet only 39% of Black adults and 36% of Hispanic adults did — revealing a troubling and ongoing equity gap. Similar differences exist for Latinx, Asian and Native American communities where cultural stigma, language problems and a history of being overlooked or mistreated in health care create real obstacles to care.
In many cultures, mental health is considered a private matter, not to be discussed outside of the family. This, combined with past experiences with the health care system, have caused feelings of mistrust, invisibility or fear of being misunderstood.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was established through the advocacy of Bebe Moore Campbell* — a writer, mother and mental health champion. She gave voice to the unique struggles of communities of color and fought for a more inclusive vision of healing.
At Monarch, we carry that vision forward with purpose. We believe everyone deserves to be seen, heard and valued in their healing journey. That is why we are committed to creating spaces that are welcoming, where people can show up as their fully authentic selves without fear of judgment or shame.
Whether someone is seeking support for the first time or continuing a long journey toward healing, we want them to know they are not alone and they are not invisible here. Your story matters. Your culture matters. You matter.
This month, let us honor the courage it takes to ask for help, speak openly about mental health and lift one another up. Healing is possible and no one should have to walk that path alone.
*Learn more about Bebe Moore Campbell from Mental Health America.
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References
- Mental Health America. (2025). BIPOC Mental Health Month. https://mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health/bipoc-mental-health-month/
- Resilience Lab. (2025). Addressing Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Mental Health. Resilience Lab Thought Lab. https://www.resiliencelab.us/thought-lab/racial-disparities-mental-health?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2023). 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2021-nsduh-annual-national-report