All Veterans face unique challenges when returning home and transitioning back to civilian life, and our mental health professionals—psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and more—are integral to empowering Veterans to take charge of their wellbeing and pursue fuller lives.
Veterans from diverse backgrounds may face additional challenges and stigmas with regard to mental health. Recognizing those concerns, VA works to combat disparities by centering health equity as a key consideration.
Diversity in our personnel also helps improve health care disparities and supports our efforts to provide equitable care to all Veterans. When a Veteran walks through our doors and finds a provider who understands their needs, we pave the way for a faster road to recovery.
As we recognize National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, there’s no better time to consider bringing your training in mental health to VA.
July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health, substance use disorders and minority communities. The heart of the month remains the effort to destigmatize mental illness.
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Learn more about National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and the role mental health professionals play in caring for our diverse Veterans, at VA Careers.
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Why is the word “Minority ”in this title?
Is that to say that if you are not a minority you don’t qualify for mental health help? So, because I am not a minority my mental is of no concern?
Words mean so much. That word in this title could also insinuate several other things but I won’t bore you with those ideas. Baffled beyond belief.
Why is this a thing, a veteran is a veteran. Stop dividing us.
Exactly!??????
Black Veterans struggles are different and experiences are different. That is why every veteran is not the same.
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