Let's Talk Minority Mental Health
The American Psychiatric Association reports that in many communities, racial/ethnic,
gender and sexual minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due to
multiple factors. Some of these factors include inaccessibility of high-quality mental
health services, cultural stigma surrounding mental health care, discrimination and
overall lack of awareness about mental health. It is important we all do our part
in minimizing the service gaps and promoting equal opportunities for care. Click here to view an infographic on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ mental health and additional
resources.
The Elephant in the Room: Minority Mental Health Event
Please consider joining a casual conversation about Minority Mental Health at 2 p.m.
on Wednesday, March 3. Hosted by WCC's Counseling & Career Planning department, the
session will review common challenges that minority students face in the college environment,
tips to overcome these barriers and services available to support minority students'
mental health needs. Register for the event online. Students who register and attend
will be entered into a raffle for prizes that include AirPods and an Echo Dot. We
hope to see you there!