MIRANDA JAMISONMore than a statistic, each life lost to untreated mental illness represents a family in mourning and a community left asking what more could have been done. As Minority Mental Health Awareness Month unfolds in July, advocates are urging a deeper look into the barriers that keep many African American and Hispanic individuals from getting the help they need.The month recognizes the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, an author and advocate who dedicated her work to breaking the silence around mental illness in minority communities, according to The Jason Foundation Senior Division Director and Education Specialist Scott Knight. In 2008, July was officially declared Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to honor her vision and push for better, culturally competent mental health care.Knight explained many disparities remain when it comes to care.“According to an artic...