Saturday, June 4, 2011

July is National Minority Mental Health Month

                                                                        by J. Wesley Beeks


      Mental Illness is not a stigma but indicator of where healing is needed in our communities.Latinos and  African- American must begin to actively recognize how mental health can be negatively impacted by psychosocial triggers. discrimination, anger and helplessness are added is  a cocktail for disaster.

      Take the first step towards healing by recognizing how your emotions can play a part in your mental health. When faced with a conflict whether personal or professional consider which path best works for you. Aggression and Passivity can motivate others towards actions. Assertion allows one to be aware and capable of seeing all sides for negotiation.

      Support your community centers that provide mental health services by volunteering. Support our families by removing the stigma associated with mental illness with full support.

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