Inglenook Library Celebrating National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
By Karnecia Williams, Inglenook Branch Library
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), in May of 2008 the U.S. House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell (an author, advocate, co-founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, and national spokesperson who passed away in November 2006) National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Additionally, the resolution was sponsored by Rep. Albert Wynn [D-MD] and cosponsored by a large bipartisan group to achieve two goals:
On Friday, August 2, 2019, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Inglenook Library will dedicate its bi-monthly women’s program, An Expression of Appreciation for Women, to honor National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Sonya Wilson, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and CEO of Peace, Love, Harmony Counseling, will discuss and demonstrate the importance of practicing mindfulness to reduce stress, how to acknowledge one’s feelings and thoughts, and how to respond in a healthy way.
Space is limited so if you are interested in attending, please contact the Inglenook Library at 205-849-8739 to register. Also, Birmingham Public Library has a plethora of resources on how to manage mental health in multiple capacities. Contact your nearest Birmingham Public Library branch for more information.
Learn more about the Inglenook Library program series An Expression of Appreciation for Women on the BPL blog.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), in May of 2008 the U.S. House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell (an author, advocate, co-founder of NAMI Urban Los Angeles, and national spokesperson who passed away in November 2006) National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Additionally, the resolution was sponsored by Rep. Albert Wynn [D-MD] and cosponsored by a large bipartisan group to achieve two goals:
- Improve access to mental health treatment and services and promote public awareness of mental illness.
- Name a month as the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to enhance public awareness of mental illness and mental illness among minorities.
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| Sonya Wilson |
Space is limited so if you are interested in attending, please contact the Inglenook Library at 205-849-8739 to register. Also, Birmingham Public Library has a plethora of resources on how to manage mental health in multiple capacities. Contact your nearest Birmingham Public Library branch for more information.
Learn more about the Inglenook Library program series An Expression of Appreciation for Women on the BPL blog.
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