The Thanksgiving holiday season can be a difficult time, including and especially for those in the Native American community. This time of the year, many people may experience conflicting feelings of being encouraged to celebrate thankfulness while at the same time being confronted with reminders of a painful history that is too often overlooked. From the attempted erasure of Indigenous culture, knowledge and language to the devaluing of Indigenous ways of healing, Active Minds recognizes the continued impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities.

One way we can continue to support Indigenous groups is by ensuring that there is ample and appropriate mental healthcare for all. Mental health is a universal experience; everyone has it, and everyone deserves resources that can help them best take care of themselves and their communities. This #NativeAmericanHeritage Month, Active Minds honors Indigenous communities by continuing to elevate and advocate for access to culturally responsive mental healthcare. Because we know: an emotionally healthy world is not possible without a just world. ...