by guild | Sep 15, 2021 | BIPOC Mental Health, Featured, Mental Heatlh, Resources
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history and culture of the Latinx and Hispanic communities in the U.S. It takes place from September 15th to October 15th. The timing is significant because September 15th aligns with the independence days of Costa Rica, El...
by guild | Jul 8, 2021 | BIPOC Mental Health, Education, Featured, Mental Heatlh, Research
BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Mental Health Month was created to spread awareness of the mental health needs of communities of color and the inequality BIPOC people face in receiving mental health care. The idea for BIPOC Mental Health Month was first...
by guild | May 25, 2021 | BIPOC Mental Health, Featured, Uncategorized
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! AAPI Heritage Month recognizes the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to United States history. Asian Americans are defined as individuals from Asian countries who now reside in...
by guild | Feb 11, 2021 | BIPOC Mental Health, Education, Featured, Research
This Black History Month, we’re highlighting Black psychologists who have made the field of psychology what it is today. 1. Francis Cecil Sumner is known as the “Father of Black Psychology.” In 1920, he became the first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in...
by guild | Aug 7, 2020 | 101 Blogs, BIPOC Mental Health, Education, Featured, Healthcare, Mental Heatlh, Research
Mental illness can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or any other demographic categorization. While all racial and ethnic groups experience mental illness, people of color are less likely to receive the help they need to get better. A...
by guild | Jul 9, 2020 | BIPOC Mental Health, Community, Education, Featured, Mental Heatlh
July is Minority Mental Health Month! Especially in times of crisis, it’s important to pay attention to who is impacted the most. People of color are more likely to be impacted by the COVID-19 virus, which in turn can negatively impact mental health. The recent events...
