Racial Inequity and Mental Health
Racism has a detrimental impact on our mental health
The link between experiences of racism and mental illness is undeniable. Racist acts against POC is affecting the mental health of our country especially those suffering from two of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders in the United States: anxiety and depression. Below is a collection of mental health resources, organizations, and sources of education to help educate people about the symptoms of mental health struggles, coping methods and how to address racism.
Mental Health Counseling and Therapy Resources
- Inclusive Therapists
- Therapy for Black Men
- Therapy for Black Girls
- National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network
- 13 Inclusive Therapy and Mental Health Resources for BIPOC
- Center for Black Women’s Wellness
Apps
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Stu Holt and Kyle Logan discuss growing up black in American and its impact on mental health.
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Mental Health Tips for African Americans to Heal after Collectively Witnessing an Injustice
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For Youth: What to Do and How to Cope with Feelings During Racial Unrest
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Conversations About Racism and Mental Health with Dr. Milo
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How Racism Makes Us Sick
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Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism CNN/Sesame Street Racism Town Hall – Part 1
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Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism CNN/Sesame Street Racism Town Hall – Part 2
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Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism CNN/Sesame Street Racism Town Hall – Part 3
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CPS Students Speak Up and Speak Out
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Sesame Street on Racism – Part 1
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Sesame Street on Racism – Part 2
Educational Articles, Interviews and Podcasts
- Coping While Black: A Season of Traumatic News Takes a Psychological Toll
- Cheryl Corley – NPR
- The Link Between Experiences of Racism and Stress & Anxiety for Black Americans
- Tahirah Abdullah and Jess Graham
- #BlackDisabledLivesMatter
- Britney Wilson
- Kojo For Kids: Jason Reynolds Talks About Racism And The Protests
- Jason Reynolds -The Kojo Nnamdi Show
- ‘Raising White Kids’ Author On How White Parents Can Talk About Race
- Michael Morton – NPR
- Q&A with Tiffany Jewell: THIS BOOK IS ANTI-RACIST
- Tiffany Jewell – We Need Diverse Books
- How white parents should talk to their young kids about race
- Melinda Wenner Moyer – Slate
- How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change
- Barack Obama
- A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources
- Katie Couric
- How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids
- Common Sense Media
- Anti-Racism Resources for all ages
- Augusta Baker, & Dr. Nicole A. Cooke
- 75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
- Corinne Shutack – medium.com
- How to talk to your children about protests and racism
- Sandee LaMotte – CNN
- Raising Colorblind Kids Isn’t the Point, Raising Empathetic Kids Is
- Sa’iyda Shabazz
- Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism
- ADL
- Why White Parents Need to Do More Than Talk to Their Kids About Racism
- Margaret Hagerman – TIME
- What White Children Need to Know About Race
- Ali Michael and Eleonora Bartoli – National Association of Independent Schools
- Racial Equity and Mental Health Guide
- MindPeace
- Beyond the Hashtag: How to Take Anti-Racist Action in Your Life
- Zyahna Bryant – Teen Vogue
Books
- The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health
- Rheeda Walker, PhD
- My Grandmother’s Hands
- Resmaa Menakem
- An Antiracist Reading List
- Ibram X. Kendi
- 31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance
- Embrace Race
- Don’t Just Read About Racism—Read Stories About Black People Living
- Nic Stone
- How to Talk to Kids About Race: Books and Resources That Can Help
- Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
- Anti-racist book resources
- Left Bank Books
- Books on anti-racism that you can read right now
- Eric Webb
- 7 Essential Books to Read That Will Educate You and Your Kids on Anti-Racism
- Laura Galvin
- An Essential Reading Guide For Fighting Racism
- Arianna Rebolini
- Anti-racism Bookshop List
- Ideal Bookshelf
- Black Stories Matter Bookshop List
- Aminah Mae Safi
- Several Antiracist Books Are Selling Out. Here’s What Else Black Booksellers and Publishers Say You Should Read
- TIME
- Books I Loved in 2020 by Black Authors Bookshop List
- Amy Spalding
- Queer YA Books by Black Authors Spreadsheet
- YA Pride
- Social Justice Books: A Teaching for Change Project
- Social Justice Books
- African American Literature Book Club
- The Brown Bookshelf