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PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) Mental illness affects people of all cultures, races and genders. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reports that 1:5 people experience a mental illness.
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources is letting the community know that “you’re not alone.”
Felecia Coleman is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience. She believes there is a stigma surrounding mental health within a community of color, and she wants people to know it’s okay to seek help.
“The most rewarding part of doing this work is being able to help people, to watch them grow, to see them meet some of the goals they’ve set for themselves,” Coleman says. “Anyone who suffers from depression or anxiety is just learning some skills to help them cope with what they’re dealing with.”
Coleman urges anyone who suffers from depression, anxiety, or mental health issues to talk to a doctor, connect with family or friends, or visit the NAMI website for more information about mental health.
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