Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black Mental Health Trailblazers

Feb 7, 2023 11:30 AM ET

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Info graphic "Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006) Founded NAMI's Inglewood chapter in a predominantly Black neighborhood to create a safe space to talk about mental health concerns. On June 2, 2008, Congress formally recognized National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month as a direct result of Campbell's advocacy.

Info graphic. "E. Kitch Childs, Ph.D. (1937-1993) A prominent feminist and women's rights advocate, Dr. Childs helped to found the Association for Women in Psychology and Chicago's Gay Liberation front. In the wake of the HIV/AIDS crisis, she led the charge in providing therapy to the LGBTQIA+ community."

Info graphic "Hope Landrine, PH.D. (1954-2019) A public health and psychology pioneer, Dr. Landrine authored "The politics of Madness," a book which presented some of the first scientific data demonstrating that stereotypes of women, people living in poverty, and minority groups were likely affecting psychiatric diagnoses and helping to maintain societal inequalities."

Info graphic "Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006) Founded NAMI's Inglewood chapter in a predominantly Black neighborhood to create a safe space to talk about mental health concerns. On June 2, 2008, Congress formally recognized National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month as a direct result of Campbell's advocacy.

Info graphic. "E. Kitch Childs, Ph.D. (1937-1993) A prominent feminist and women's rights advocate, Dr. Childs helped to found the Association for Women in Psychology and Chicago's Gay Liberation front. In the wake of the HIV/AIDS crisis, she led the charge in providing therapy to the LGBTQIA+ community."

Info graphic "Hope Landrine, PH.D. (1954-2019) A public health and psychology pioneer, Dr. Landrine authored "The politics of Madness," a book which presented some of the first scientific data demonstrating that stereotypes of women, people living in poverty, and minority groups were likely affecting psychiatric diagnoses and helping to maintain societal inequalities."

As Black History Month begins, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these Black mental health pioneers, courtesy of Mental Health America.