July in St. Petersburg has officially been declared by the city's mayor as National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, officials say. Mayor Ken Welch is designating the awareness month in July in the city to shine a light on the importance of mental health within minority communities, the city said in a news release. It will also serve to promote the understanding of mental health issues among minority populations. "The proclamation of National BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in St. Petersburg, coupled with the Healing While Black Summit 2023, demonstrates the City's commitment to promoting mental well-being and creating a community that supports and uplifts its diverse communities," Welch said in a statement. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-mayor-july-mental-awareness-month/67-a62e30e4-9d04-43d2-b7a1-4f9ab43f11c1 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay