Title: The link between racism and mental health: How to cope
Headings: What is the link between racism and mental health?
What is the link between racism and mental health?
How does racism affect mental health?
Prejudice
Oppression
Access to resources
Short-term effects
Long-term effects
Gender differences
How to cope with the impact of racism on mental health
Relieving stress
Finding support from friends, family, or community
Leaning into cultural identity
Seeking trauma therapy
What allies can do
Learn about racism
Provide support
Protect people’s safety
Confront racism
When to seek help
Suicide prevention
Summary

Content: breathing exercises, which can help with anxiety or panic attacks
mindfulness or meditation
physical exercise
hobbies or creative activities
Finding support from friends, family, or community
Some evidence
Trusted Source
suggests that having a strong support network can help people cope with racism’s impact on mental health. Talking openly about racism and racist experiences with those of a shared identity can help people work through feelings of stress, frustration, and anger. Additionally, having a support network can help people manage mental health conditions such as depression by reducing isolation and encouraging hope. Leaning into cultural identity
One 2003 study suggests that having a strong sense of racial identity can be protective against psychological distress due to discrimination. How a person explores their racial identity is unique to them, but learning the history of one’s family or community, taking part in cultural activities or traditions, and finding positive role models can all play a part. It may also help some people to engage in activism. Seeking trauma therapy
Beyond learning how to cope with the impact of r