Injustice Rolling Down Like Boulders: The Traumatic Impact of Supreme Court Rulings on the Mental Health of Marginalized Populations-Handouts: Slides

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The document begins with funding and disclaimer information for the Striving for Excellence Series, stating that the funding was provided by SAMHSA/HHS and that the views expressed in the content do not necessarily represent the official views of SAMHSA/HHS or the U.S. Government. It also mentions the availability of continuing education credits for physicians attending the live event.<br /><br />The document then provides instructions on how to download handouts and participate in the Q&A session for the event.<br /><br />Next, it introduces the case of Loving v. Virginia, in which the Supreme Court struck down Virginia's anti-miscegenation law and ended race-based legal restrictions on marriage in the United States. It mentions the personal connection of Micah Pearson, the speaker, who is the son of a couple who married after the Loving case.<br /><br />Micah Pearson introduces himself, his experiences as a biracial person, and his involvement in mental health advocacy. He also mentions his diagnosis of bipolar disorder.<br /><br />The document discusses the impact of the justice system on mental health and emphasizes that the impact goes beyond just the police and local criminal courts. It highlights how systems of power disproportionately affect marginalized communities.<br /><br />It mentions other key cases that have been based on the 14th Amendment, such as Brown v. Board of Education, Roe v. Wade, and Obergefell v. Hodges.<br /><br />The document provides information on the Supreme Court and its role as the highest tribunal in the nation. It also mentions the limited representation of non-white justices in the court's history.<br /><br />It discusses recent Supreme Court rulings, including Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned the constitutional right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade, and Vega v. Tekoh, which limited the ability to sue police officers for violating rights.<br /><br />The document discusses the populations affected by rollbacks on reproductive rights and mental health, highlighting the disproportionate impact on poor and low-income individuals.<br /><br />It presents research findings on the association between abortion access and mental health, as well as the link between depression and power.<br /><br />The document emphasizes that mental health is a human right, referencing the World Health Organization's definition of health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being.<br /><br />The speaker shares their personal experiences of being institutionalized and losing their job, home, and social supports. They also highlight the importance of community organizations and provide a list of resources.<br /><br />The document ends with information on how to submit questions, claim continuing education credits, and access certificates for completed activities.

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funding

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continuing education credits

Loving v. Virginia

mental health advocacy

justice system

Supreme Court

recent rulings

abortion access

community organizations