Racial Trauma Resources

Race Based Stress and Trauma is a term used to describe the negative mental health impact of experiences of racial discrimination, systemic oppression, harrassment, and violence on People of Color. Like any traumatic event, race based stress and trauma can cause difficulty with day-to-day functioning and quality of life, and deserves mental health support and community advocacy. To learn more about race based stress and trauma, check out these resources from the American Psychological Association: Uncovering the Trauma of Racism and Racial Trauma and Healing.