Mental health is for everyone. But immigrants are often underrepresented or unable to get the help they need when dealing with the challenges they face. In fact, the majority of people struggling with mental health are immigrants. This is because of the challenges immigrants deal with whether it is adjusting […]
World Lung Cancer Day
World Lung Cancer Day is on August 1st. This health observance began in 2012 to raise awareness about lung cancer and the need for more research to prevent this disease. According to the CDC, 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths are linked to cigarette smoking in the United […]
Support the Border Task Force to Assist Black Migrants Asylum Seekers Stranded in Mexico.
The issue:Many Black migrants are stranded in Mexico while trying to exercise their legal right to seek asylum in the US. They experience harsh racism and discrimination at an even higher rate than other groups of migrants. Who we are:A group of volunteers, including non-profit organizations and individuals, bringing together a mix […]
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Mental Health Stigma Within Immigrant Communities
Cultural and Social Factors against Mental Health Issues The understanding and acceptance of mental health issues is highly dependent on the cultural norms, practices, and family and friends dynamics an individual surrounds themselves with. Unfortunately, in Black communities, acknowledging that one has mental health needs is considered as […]