Education

“Connected for Care": What BIPOC Families Should Know Before a Mental Health Crisis

July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Mental Health Month. To commemorate this month of awareness and aligning with our mission of decriminalizing mental health in the BIPOC community, we hosted an event dedicated to lived experience, sharing support resources, and empowering the community to access the support they deserve. The event was moderated by the Executive Director of the Miles Hall Foundation, Taun Hall, and featured two panelists: Rayshell Chambers, e

mahaparakala

Aug 32 min read

2026 BIPOC Mental Health Month Recap

Learn how The Miles Hall Foundation honors the unique strengths and challenges that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) face when it comes to mental health.

The Miles Hall Foundation

Jul 293 min read

words "I am not sick, I don't need help" above a man walking away out of a door

When the Mind Cannot See Itself: Understanding Anosognosia and Why It Matters

When someone in crisis says, “I’m not sick,” it isn’t always denial — sometimes it’s anosognosia. This brain-based condition prevents individuals from recognizing their own mental illness, shaping how crises unfold and how systems respond. Understanding anosognosia is essential to honoring Miles’ story and building a future where mental illness is met with care, not misunderstanding.

Leilani Amores

Jan 293 min read