Black youth may experience racial discrimination andvicarious racism(hearing about racism against one’s own racial group) both of which can lead toracial trauma. Add to this anti-LGBTQ prejudices they may experience, and this abuse has the potential to create negative mental health outcomes. Real...
Mental health and educational experiences among Black youthTheda RoseApha
The unmet mental health needs of Black boys have become a growing concern among mental health scholars and practitioners. One reason, among others, is the recent increase in suicide rates among Black boys in urban communities. Recent statistics suggest t
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing mental health disparities, particularly among Black children. The isolation, disruption of routines, and economic hardships have disproportionately impacted Black communities, intensifying stress, anxiety, and depression among youth. Moreover, Black children ofte...
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England and the other countries within the UK have seen different patterns of migration over the years. There is now a clear established link relating to the impact of migration on the mental health of some communities, especially those of black and ethn
PRO-BLACK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FINANCIAL WELLBEING CAREER & EDUCATION STRATEGIES The well-being of Black female youth is our motivation. To achieve our vision of a community-empowered Black female population, FBF relies on three pillars of community engagement: Developing and initiating solution-focu...
A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports that Black youth living in communities with high (vs. low) anti-Black racism are less likely to benefit from psychotherapy ("talk therapy;" such as cognitive behavi
underscore the complex interplay of systemic factors in shaping the mental health of Black youth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing these disparities requires targeted interventions that address structural inequities and provide culturally competent support to mitigate the impact on mental well-being...
Rebecca Ruiz is a Senior Reporter at Mashable. She frequently covers mental health, digital culture, and technology. Her areas of expertise include suicide prevention, screen use and mental health, parenting, youth well-being, and meditation and mindfulness. Prior to Mashable, Rebecca was a staff...