Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority
Mental Health Awareness Month 2026

Seen. Heard. Understood

Because healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and supported.

For far too long, conversations about mental health in marginalized communities have been silenced by stigma, cultural barriers, discrimination, and lack of access to care. But every day, more people are choosing courage over silence and connection over isolation. At NAMI, we witness the power of those conversations every day. One honest story can create understanding. One supportive moment can open the door to hope and recovery.

This July, NAMI honors Bebe Moore Campbell and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by continuing to amplify voices that too often go unheard. We recognize the strength, resilience, lived experiences, and cultural wisdom within Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian, Pacific Islander, and other historically marginalized communities.

At NAMI, we believe community matters. Healing happens when people know they are not alone, when stories are shared without shame, and when support is rooted in compassion and understanding.

Through conversations, education, advocacy, and outreach, we are working toward a future where mental health care is accessible, culturally responsive, and welcoming to all.

This month, we encourage everyone to listen, learn, speak openly, and support one another. Together, we can break stigma, strengthen connections, and remind every person that recovery and wellness are possible.

Share your story with us at NAMI Delaware via our portal or email.

Facts about mental health in Black communities:

• Black adults are more likely to experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and emotional distress, yet are less likely to receive mental health treatment.
• Suicide rates among Black youth continue to rise at alarming rates.
• Barriers such as stigma, provider shortages, cultural misunderstanding, and inequities in healthcare continue to impact access to support and treatment.

Learn more about mental wellness and support resources within Black/African Ancestry communities through NAMI.