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Racism, racial discrimination and mental health, with Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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How Does Raceism Harm the Mental Health of Black People?

The mental health consequences of raceism and discrimination are not disputed. The psychological impact is severe, we're talking depression,. We're talking anxiety, p t s, d. Research shows that for all children, learning about race has psychological benefit. It reduces behaviors that they might contribute to the psychological harm of others. For black families, it gives them a context where they can practise thinking through what do you want to do about this?

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