How Racial Trauma Affects Emotional and Physical Well-Being
During Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on how racism is not just a social issue, it’s a public health issue. For many BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals, racial trauma is a daily, lived experience that takes a toll not only on emotional well-being but also on physical health. What is Racial Trauma? Racial trauma, also called race-based traumatic stress, is the emotional and psychological distress caused by encounters with racism, discrimination, and microaggressions. It can stem from individual experiences or be passed down through generations. Examples include: Racial profiling or police violence Discrimination at work, school, or in healthcare Exposure to racist imagery or language in media Generational [...]