Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Information and Resources
The following resources can assist providers in ensuring appropriate mental health services for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in their practices.
Harvard University Center for the Developing Child created a graphic to educate about the impact of racism on health and development.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health provides physicians and healthcare providers with A Physician’s Guide to Culturally Competent Care. The Office of Minority Health also provides information on health disparities along with links to publications and resources that address the issues in different populations.
The American Psychological Association provides guidance on Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Racial and Ethnic Minority Youth.
Mental Health America provides a toolkit to assist providers in addressing mental health issues in BIPOC patients and their families.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital On Our Sleeves program provides guidance for primary care physician in addressing patient trauma in their article The Pediatrician’s Role in Health and Hope After Trauma.
The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health (CIMH) provides a resource directory available in English and Spanish for mental health resources. CIMH also provides information on advocacy and taking action in communities to assist immigrant and refugee populations.
The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM) is a non-profit organization that focuses on removing barriers to mental health and healing for Black people. Their website provides graphics, journal prompts, videos and resources for use with patients and families. BEAM also provides links to locating therapists for people of color across the United States.
The Trevor Project provides guidance on supporting the mental health of Black LGBTQ youth.
Immigration experiences can impact the mental health of youth. Learn more about building trauma-informed care for marginalized populations from the Center for Childhood Resilience.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists provide information and guidance on the Importance of Social Determinants of Health and Cultural Awareness in the Delivery of Reproductive Health Care.