Race and Mental Health

Race and cultural identity play a significant role in your mental health. Learn more about how to support your mental health as well as ways to engage in advocacy for social justice.
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Understanding AAPI Mental Health and Wellness Needs
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What Is Cultural Assimilation?
Mental health strategies of Asian origin
10 Mental Health Strategies That Have Asian Origins
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What Is Code Switching?
Coping from racial trauma
What Is Racial Trauma?
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The Latinx Community and the U.S. Census
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What Is Emotional Labor?
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The Mental Effects of Racism on the Latinx Community
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What Is Racial Ambiguity?
Ways to cope with Black racial injustice
How to Cope With Black Racial Injustice
Black Mental Wellness
Mental Health Resources for the Black Community
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What Is An Anti-Racism Journey?
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How to Talk About Race Effectively
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What Is Inclusion?
17 Mental Health Resources For Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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Acknowledging Your Own Racism
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10 Ways to Feel Better About the Way You Look
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9 Mental Health Resources for the LatinX Community
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Does Living With Racism Cause Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
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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
How to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving
How to Practice Gratitude This Thanksgiving
Navigating difficult conversations
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations During the Holiday Season
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The Psychological Effects of Being in a Detention Center
reducing police brutality
The Psychology Behind Police Brutality
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The Impact of Race and Racism on Eating Disorders
Mental health resources for U.S. Immigrants
Mental Health Resources for U.S. Immigrants
colorism
What Is Colorism?
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Gaslighting: How It Affects Marginalized Folx
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Exploring the Mental Health Stigma in Black Communities
systemic racism
Systemic Racism Takes a Toll on BIPOC Mental Health
resting while fighting for justice
How to Rest and Recover While You Fight for Social Change
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How to Navigate Your Own Privilege
What Is White Guilt?
Culturally sensitive therapist
How to Find a Culturally Sensitive Therapist
racism
The Psychology of Racism
diversifying friendships
Why It's Important To Diversify Your Friendships
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How to Stay Safe During a Protest
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How to Seek Support When Experiencing White Supremacist Harm
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How Collective Trauma Impacts Your Health
Harassment in its Many Forms and Types
White Supremacy's Impact on Mental Health of BIPOC Folks
Mental health influencers
10 Black Mental Health Influencers to Follow
organizations that support racial equality
10 Organizations That Support Racial Equality
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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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Young African Americans With Poor Heart Health At Risk of Alzheimer's

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