BIPOC Mental Health
The year National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was announced
What is 2008?
The most common mental illness people face
What is anxiety disorder?
Launching the Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation in the memory of her late father to make therapy accessible to BIPOC communities this actress is combating mental health stigma and managing depression.
Who is Taraji P Henson.
African Americans living with Mental Illness
What is 6.8 million?
The second leading cause of death among people aged 10-34
What is suicide?
This Rapper & Pulitzer Prize winner opened up about depression
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
True of False Racism and discrimination are consistently found to be associated with poorer Mental Health
True
This mental health condition involves persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors that a person feels driven to perform
What is Obsessive Compulsive-Disorder?
NBA legend Mental Health Advocate & NAMI-NYS Supporter
Who is Metta World Peace?
Statistics to Consider. Everyone will get these points.
In 2021, 8.3% of Asian Americans, 12.9% of Hispanic or Latinx people, and 13.5% of Black people or African Americans received Mental Health services, compared to 22% of White people.
While BIPOC experience relatively similar rates of Mental conditions as White people, they are at risk of experiencing unique trauma due to mental and emotional injury from a variety of causes.
People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing these diseases than the general population
What are cardiovascular and metabolic diseases?
This tennis star withdrew from the French Open in 2021 due to dealing with anxiety and depression.
Who is Naomi Osaka
True or False: BIPOC are less likely to receive treatment for mental health or substance abuse treatment.
True
This mental health condition causes dramatic shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to think clearly
What is Bipolar Disorder?
During Mental Health Awareness Month, this celebrity spoke with NAMI CEO
Who is Selena Gomez?