5 Mental Health Resources for BIPOC Therapists
People from all walks of life experience mental health issues. However, it's not one size fits all. There are cultural factors that play into mental health, particularly for BIPOC communities that face stigmas others do not.
People from these communities benefit greatly from having a culturally sensitive approach to mental health treatment. Where many run into roadblocks is finding the right resources to guide them in the right direction. If you're a BIPOC looking for mental health support, here are 5 resources that can help you find what you're looking for.
Asian Mental Health Collective
AMHC is founded on a mission to raise awareness about the importance of mental healthcare for Asian communities. They seek to promote emotional-wellbeing while challenging stigmas about mental illness within Asian communities.
Their site features community stories and a library of videos from therapists answering common mental health questions. In addition, AMHC has a directory of organizations dedicated to Asian mental health, as well as a directory for support groups and community events.
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective
BEAM seeks to remove barriers that prevent Black people from healing and getting mental health support. Education and advocacy are the pillars in everything they do. The BEAM website provides a plethora of helpful tools to help Black people achieve wellness, including:
Training to provide peer support practices in your community
Coaching to promote healing practices within your organization
Peer support groups
A list of upcoming events
A grant funding directory to support Black wellness
They also have an easily accessible directory of immediate support hotlines and mobile crisis units by state, as well as a comprehensive library of wellness tools helping Black people learn more about coping skills, questions to ask in therapy, and how to de-stigmatize various mental health conditions.
Center for Native American Youth
CNAY's core beliefs are that Native American youth should have equal access to opportunity, draw strength from their culture, and be able to live healthy lives. According to the CDC, in AI/AN youth (ages 15 to 24), suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death—2.5 times the national rate. There are other barriers AI/AN youth face in housing, education, and victimization.
CNAY seeks to improve these desolate statics through their Aspen Institute, an online hub offering numerous programs to empower AI/AN youth. In their resources, you'll find advice on everything from addressing discrimination in the workplace and identifying burnout to support for Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQIA.
Latinx Therapy
Latinx Therapy has an array of tools to help the Latinx community when it comes to mental health and wellness. You can use their search tool to quickly and easily find bilingual therapists near you.
They also offer courses and workshops and mental health resources outlining useful books for kids and adults. Most notably, they offer a podcast hosted by Adriana Alejandre, LMFT that discusses mental health topics in the Latinx community. It covers cultural and commonly stigmatized themes, seeking to demystify mental health myths.
Inclusive Therapists
Inclusive Therapists specializes in connecting BIPOC to culturally sensitive therapists. It's a particularly great resource for those suffering from racial trauma.
Inclusive therapists covers all types of categories, from individual therapy and couples therapy, to family therapy, group therapy, and more. They also offer several resources including an events calendar, recommended books, and a mental health blog.
As a BIPOC, you deserve inclusive support and the opportunity to heal. Ready to seek therapy that understands you? Reach out today so we can start mapping out a treatment path that works for you.
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