Resources to Start Difficult Conversations about Culture and Race

Together we can support those who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color or LGBTQ+ — because no one should feel shame or stigma when discussing their child’s mental health.

Since the beginning of On Our Sleeves we’ve talked about how important it is to break the stigma around childhood mental health. That stigma can be especially difficult to overcome for people who are Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), have children who are BIPOC or who identify as LGBTQ+.

We know, now more than ever, this is an important conversation to have. And one we need to continue.

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

We know that mental health concerns do not discriminate - mental health affects all races, identities and genders. Help On Our Sleeves to start conversations by sharing the infographics below - because no one should feel shame or stigma when discussing their child's mental health.