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

The past two years have taken a heavy toll on the health, mental health and well-being of people of color, who have suffered disproportionately from the COVID-19 pandemic while also facing what some call a second pandemic of racism. Riana Elyse...

Speaking of Psychology · American Psychological Association

May 25, 202239m 47s

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The past two years have taken a heavy toll on the health, mental health and well-being of people of color, who have suffered disproportionately from the COVID-19 pandemic while also facing what some call a second pandemic of racism. Riana Elyse Anderson, PhD, a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses why racism is like a virus and what can be done to help people deal with race-based traumatic stress and to protect children against its harmful effects. Links

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