Racism, racial discrimination and mental health, with Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD
Speaking of Psychology
00:00
Introduction
May is mental health awareness month, and the last week of this month will mark the second anniversary of the murder of george floyd by minneapolis police officer derick schavin. What effect have these two intertwined situations, the pandemic and structural racism, had on the mental health and well being of black americans and other people of color? And in the face of systemic racism and discrimination, what can be done to help people deal with racial stress and trama and to protect children against their harmful effects?
Transcript
Play full episode
