Racism & Mental Health
Constant exposure to discrimination and prejudice can create this type of stress.
What is racial stress?
Your brain releases these "feel good chemicals" when you do any of these things
What is exercise/give a hug.
Fill in the blank: "I am ________." (Something positive about yourself)
What is: Funny, Smart, Caring, Kind, brave, strong, loving, creative, or nurturing.
Talking to a trusted adult when you feel overwhelmed is an example of this.
What is seeking support?
True or False: Mental health conditions are rare.
What is False. They affect millions of people worldwide
Internalizing society’s negative messages about your race can negatively affect self-esteem; this is called?
What is internalized racism?
Laughing does this to your mood.
What are: Boosts or improves it
What is one nice thing you could say to a friend who is having a hard day?
What is: "I am here for you" , "you are not alone" , "What can I do to help" , or "You are Strong"
Deep breathing, journaling, and prayer/meditation can help reduce this.
What is stress?
Name three signs/symptoms of depression
What are appetite changes, anxiety, fatigue, alcohol and drug use, trouble sleeping, weight loss, thoughts of suicide, irritability and sadness
Mental and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to racism is called this.
What is racial battle fatigue?
Getting just 10 minutes of this can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of seasonal depression.
What is: Sunshine
This term means speaking nicely to yourself in your head.
What is: Positive self-talk.
This skill helps you recognize, express, and manage feelings.
What is emotional intelligence?
Three main types of responses to stress
What are fight, flight, freeze
Studies show that teens who experience discrimination are more likely to develop these mental health conditions.
What are depression and anxiety?
In 2020, this global movement gained momentum, shedding light on systemic racism and its impact on black mental health.
What is the Black Lives Matter Movement
Name one thing you are proud of yourself for today.
What is: "got out of bed" , "asked for help" , "made someone smile" , "Used my coping skills" , "Came to group" , "spoke to my family"
This word means the ability to bounce back from hard situations.
What is resilience?
False thoughts and beliefs that are not based on reality
What are delusions
When entire communities are impacted by systemic oppression, this type of trauma may develop over generations.
What is collective trauma?
What percent of US Psychologists are black?
What is 2%
Finish this phrase: "I am doing the best I can, and that is ______.
What is: Enough
This mental health practice focuses on being aware of the present moment.
What is mindfulness?
How many hours of sleep do teens 13-18 generally need?
What is 8–10 hours (recommended range), with many needing 9–9.5 hours.