Black History Month 2025

Black History Month blogs, articles and resources from the Mental Health Foundation

Inequalities and mental health

Outlines the key public mental health challenges faced by selected seldom-heard and/or marginalised groups, some of whom are recognised by the NHS as part of its ‘inclusion health’ groups.

Racism and mental health

This blog article discusses the impact of racism on racialised communities and outlines a series of resources and tips on racism and mental health.

Stigma and discrimination

How stigma and discrimination affect people with mental health problems, why people with mental health problems are discriminated against, and what you can do about stigma and discrimination.

Body image and ethnic background

Body dissatisfaction or feeling negatively about appearance or abilities is a common experience across different racial and ethnic groups.

Lack of representation at university

Izzy shares her experience of being a young, black woman at a predominantly white university, and how she went about finding a community where she had shared interests with others, and felt she saw herself represented.

Black single parents and peer support in Wales

25 Nov 2025 / Challenging mental health inequalities

Exploring the barriers Black single parents face in accessing peer support in Wales.

Mental Health Foundation stands against racism in all its forms

Read our statement on standing against racism.

Black mental health and resilience

This piece explores some of the historical factors that affect mental health within the Black community, explains how this history shapes Black mental health today, why ‘resilience’ can be a double-edged term, and what should change to address these inequalities.

Reclaiming narratives for Black mental health

This year’s Black History Month theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” calls for a powerful shift in how we recognise, honour, and celebrate the Black, African, and Caribbean communities.