July is now designated as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. (The public education campaign began in June 2008 to highlight the unique struggles with mental illness faced by underrepresented groups in America.) Individuals in marginalized communities not only have a higher …

Even though mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability in the United States, stigma can cause individuals to feel ashamed about something that is not in their control and prevent them from seeking needed help. According to the American Psychiatric Association, stigma increases …