Evita Limon Rocha, psychiatristKaiser Permanente Riverside CountyEach July, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month recognizes the importance of mental health and encourages open conversations about its challenges. July served as a reminder that mental well-being must be prioritized among minority populations, and everyone should feel they can seek support when needed.Yet, for many in minority communities, seeking help can feel like navigating a minefield of stigma, misinformation, and fear. Cultural expectations, systemic barriers, and historical mistrust of health care systems often compound the challenges.Among others, there are three common myths that continue to harm mental health awareness and access in minority populations.Myth 1: Getting a mental health
