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Hosted by the SAMHSA Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, this presentation covers the developmental aspects of racism-related stress and trauma and explores the complexities and clinical challenges in recognizing its symptoms. The presentation also delves into techniques for recognizing, addressing, and recovering from stress and trauma linked to experiences of racism.
View ResourceThis guide explores the connection between anti-racist organizations and trauma-informed care, highlighting the importance of both due to the prominence of current and historical anti-Black racism. It provides a detailed explanation of the importance of trauma-informed care and identifies how organizations can ensure their trauma-informed approaches address the needs of all communities, especially those who have experienced trauma due to racism.
View ResourceThis tip sheet highlights actionable principles that child-serving service provider organizations and systems are advised to implement to provide anti-racist and trauma-informed services. It includes strategies for implementing these principles wholistically, from provision of services to staff support and leadership development.
View ResourceThis article provides self-care tips for Black families, recognizing the unique challenges they face due to racism. The article emphasizes the importance of checking in with family members to identify and address stress related to racial violence.
View ResourceThis fact sheet highlights the prevalence of suicide among Black and African American communities. It includes information regarding the impact of historical trauma and COVID-19 on mental health, the role of stigma in African American communities, and lack of access to mental health services. Resources to promote mental well-being are also provided.
View ResourceThis article highlights a 2021 study that explored the public health impact of anti-Black or racial violence. It describes the study’s findings, which showed that African Americans experience poor mental health in the short term after experiencing or observing anti-Black violence.
View ResourceThis recorded webinar features experiences from five expert trauma therapists who reflect on their work with children and families who have experienced trauma. The experts discuss complex topics, such as race, ethnicity, culture, and identity, and their impact on reception to treatment.
View ResourceThis resource explains complex trauma that may be experienced in urban African American children, youth, and families. It highlights possible experiences with structural violence, racism, and other complex traumas to explore challenges and barriers to receiving mental health services.
View ResourceFunded by SAMHSA, this center aims to improve behavioral health services for African Americans. The center providers training, technical assistance, and research-based resources for healthcare providers to support the provision of trauma-informed and culturally competent care.
View ResourceThis web page provides mental health information and resources for multiple populations including populations of people who are Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color (BIPOC). It explores the unique impacts of mental health issues and services on BIPOC communities, highlighting the importance of culturally competent care.
View ResourceThis web page explores the importance of identity and cultural dimension in the relationship among patients and their mental healthcare providers. It provides strategies and guidance for mental healthcare providers seeking to create a welcoming, culturally competent healthcare environment through which patients can receive effective healing or recovery.
View ResourceThis article discusses the impact of race-related violence in the media on children of various age groups. The article provides parents and caregivers with suggestions on how to support children of color and address their concerns.
View ResourceThis web page highlights research regarding African Americans’ mental and behavioral health. It explores the general population’s mental health status, access to health care, and rates of death by suicide to inform discussion around African American mental health.
View ResourceThis web page highlights research regarding the health of different populations, including Black/African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American, Hispanic, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations. It explores the general populations’ mental health statuses, access to health care, and death rates to inform discussion around mental health.
View ResourceOrganized by Mental Health America, this web page details race-based traumatic stress (RBTS), encompassing the emotional and mental distress resulting from encounters with racial bias, discrimination, racism, and hate crimes. The page aids individuals in recognizing potential effects of RBTS on their well-being and offers a range of resources tailored to support people based on their racial and ethnic identities.
View ResourceAt this web page, the Los Angeles Police Department lists various nonprofit organizations providing resources and support for victims of hate crimes from different ethnic and social backgrounds. The page highlights organizations such as the Anti-Defamation League, American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, National Association of Latino Elected Officials, and the Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence.
View ResourceThis PDF guide includes resources related to racial justice and the prevention of anti-Black racism and acts of violence. It includes resources that highlight experiences, review research, and explore programs and campaigns.
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