Healing from Racism: Understanding the Psychological Impacts and Finding Support
Healing from Racism: Understanding the Psychological Impacts and Finding Support Racism affects people across many racial and ethnic backgrounds, creating unique challenges for all BiPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). While African Americans have endured centuries of enslavement, systemic oppression, and inequality, other communities of color—including Indigenous peoples, Asian Americans, Latine communities, and others—have also faced historical and contemporary forms of discrimination. These experiences contribute to the psychological toll of racism, which manifests in many ways across diverse groups. The Psychological Impact of Racism Racism, whether overt or subtle, creates chronic stress and trauma that can profoundly affect mental [...]