07/08/2026
What's keeping people from asking for help?
Before you answer, consider this:
Maybe they can't afford it.
Maybe they don't have childcare.
Maybe their family doesn't believe in mental health treatment.
Maybe they've had a bad experience with the healthcare system.
Maybe they're afraid of being judged.
Too often, we assume someone isn't asking for help because they don't want it, they're "not ready," or they're in denial
The reality is that many people face barriers long before they ever pick up the phone.
During Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, let's challenge ourselves to look beyond assumptions, listen with compassion, and remove the barriers that keep people from getting help.
If one of these barriers has been keeping you or someone you love from reaching out, today can be the day that changes. Send us a message or call the number in the comments.