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Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress, is the cumulative effects of racism on an individual’s mental and physical health. [1] It has been observed in numerous BIPOC communities and people of all ages, including young children. [2] [3] Racial trauma can be experienced vicariously or directly.
The psychological effects of pervasive racism Other experts agreed that the new findings underscore just how harmful experiencing racism — both online and offline — can be to Black youth.
Research on the impact of sexual assault on health in women populations find that targets of sexual harassment experience a range of mental health outcomes– including depression, anxiety, fear, guilt, shame, anger, and PTSD– [99] and physical health problems such as headaches, digestive system issues, and sleep disorders. [100]
Income has also proven to be a significant factor that impacts the mental health of Latino communities, as low-income individuals may have limited access to mental health services. Nationally, 21.1% of Hispanics are uninsured compared to 7.5% non-Hispanic individuals.
The history of racism in the U.S. still impacts Black youth's mental health today. Chase Casine, a clinical therapist in New Orleans whose caseload is 40% Black youth, tells TODAY.com that ...
Sep. 29—ST. PETER — A speaker at Gustavus Adolphus College's Nobel Conference told an audience that Black, Indigenous and people of color experience racial discrimination between once a week ...
Alvin Francis Poussaint (born May 15, 1934) is an American psychiatrist known for his research on the effects of racism in the black community. [1] He is a noted author, public speaker, and television consultant, and dean of students at Harvard Medical School.
To her students who need the most support, India Strother is rarely just “Ms. Strother” — she’s a family figure they call “Mom,” a trusted guide as they negotiate their teenage years.