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Race and Identity
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The Difference Between Race and Ethnicity
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What Is Anti-Racism?
By Kendra Cherry
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What Does BIPOC Mean?
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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What Is Misogyny?
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What Is Prejudice?
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The Importance of Representation in Books
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Mental Health Challenges Experienced by Undocumented Immigrants
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Mental Health Effects of Racism on Indigenous Communities
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
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Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
The Psychological Effects of Being in a Detention Center
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The Impact of Race and Racism on Eating Disorders
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
Mental Health Resources for U.S. Immigrants
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
What Is Colorism?
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Gaslighting: How It Affects Marginalized Folx
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Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities
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Systemic Racism Takes a Toll on BIPOC Mental Health
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What Is White Guilt?
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How to Find a Culturally Sensitive Therapist
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
The Psychology of Racism
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Why It's Important To Diversify Your Friendships
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
How to Stay Safe During a Protest
By Sherri Gordon
How to Seek Support When Experiencing White Supremacist Harm
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
Effects of Collective Trauma on Everyday Life
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
White Supremacy's Impact on Mental Health of BIPOC Folks
By Krystal Jagoo
10 Black Mental Health Influencers to Follow
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
Racial Disparities Lead to Poor Mental Health Care for Black Americans
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Harmful Psychological Effects of Racial Stereotyping
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What Is Othering?
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Things to Consider Before You Call the Police on Someone
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Why Protests Turn Into Riots
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What Is White Fragility?
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Dismantling White Supremacy in Your Everyday Life
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
What Is White Privilege?
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
How to Talk to Black Friends and Family About Racism
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Effects of White Supremacy and Xenophobia on Asian Communities
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How to Become an Ally to the Black Community
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What Are Microaggressions?
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD
What Is White Supremacy?
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What Is a Hate Crime?
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The Mental Health Effects of Being in Prison
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What Is Cultural Appropriation?
Medically reviewed by Akeem Marsh, MD