The Impact of Racism on Your Mental Health
If you’ve been exposed to racism most of your life, chances are you haven’t given much time or thought to how it could impact your mental health. A February 2023 article in The Washington Post shared multiple studies that reported that “racism takes a toll on the brain.” The psychological effects of racism can lead […]
How to Slow Down: 7 Ways to Kickstart Your Self-Care Journey
Are you making yourself a priority? If you’ve noticed that you’re struggling with your emotions and suffering from anxiety or depression, we’ve created a list of seven things you can do to kickstart your self-care regimen. Hug Yourself This may feel silly at first, but the benefits of hugging yourself might be worth any embarrassment. […]
Ways to Process and Cope with Racial Trauma
Racial trauma is real. It’s not just the physical acts of violence, but also the psychological experiences we have witnessing these events in person, on the news, and on our social media feeds and timelines. Checking in on your mental health when you’ve experienced or witnessed acts of racial violence is critical to your personal […]
Why Black Therapists Matter
At uncertain times like this, we can’t help but think about Black therapists. We rely a lot on them to help us when we’re feeling overwhelmed by the trauma of being Black in America. Whether it’s navigating racial bias or being repeatedly traumatized by witnessing violence against Black people; when processing our emotions, we look […]
