Mental Health Awareness is celebrated during the month of May in the United States. For thirty-one consecutive days, we aim to increase awareness and reduce stigma associate with mental health, all toward the goal of improving our overall well-being.

When it comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and mental health care, one essential tenet actually unites both of these concepts—cultural competence.

Keep reading as we understand how DEI and mental health care are not two disjointed concepts, but ones that actually go hand-in-hand.