CA Ministers Announce Black Mental Health Week 2024

Public Health Agency of Canada This week is Black Mental Health Week, a time to amplify Black voices and bring awareness to the impact of anti-Black racism on the mental health of Black communities. Black people living in Canada continue to experience significant social and economic inequities that have negative impacts on their health. In particular, anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination are key drivers of health and social inequities. This year’s theme of Growth and Reflection, which ties into the UN’s International Decade for People of African Descent, provides a moment to reflect on these challenges and work towards building a more equitable society that leaves no one behind. The Government of Canada is committed to improving access to culturally safe and informed mental health services. To do so, we are supporting initiatives and projects that are designed by Black communities for Black communities. Since 2018, we have invested in 23 projects through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians (MHBC) Fund. These projects support Black Canadians to develop culturally focused knowledge, capacity and programs to improve the mental health of Black people living in Canada. These evidence-based projects are led by, or...