Psychological Impact of Racism-handout: slides

handout: slides

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The document is a transcript of a talk given by Dr. Kevin Cokley on the psychological impact of racism. The talk covers several topics including America's history of racism, the role of police brutality, the impact of racism and perceived discrimination, racism as trauma, and strategies to promote social justice.<br /><br />Dr. Cokley highlights the history of racial terrorism in the United States, including the prevalence of lynchings and the psychological damage inflicted on survivors and the African American community. He also discusses recent cases of police brutality and their impact on mental health, noting that witnessing acts of prejudice and racism can lead to the same psychological reactions experienced by victims of rape and child abuse.<br /><br />The talk emphasizes the trauma caused by racism and the implications for mental health. Dr. Cokley points out that experiencing racism can lead to anxiety, depression, and feelings of powerlessness and worthlessness. He also discusses the physical health impact of racism, including higher rates of diseases such as hypertension and heart disease among Black Americans.<br /><br />The talk acknowledges the importance of coping strategies and suggests both maladaptive and adaptive ways of dealing with the effects of racism. It emphasizes the need to speak out against racism and support social justice initiatives.<br /><br />The document also provides instructions on how to claim continuing education credits for attending the talk, as well as information on how to participate in a Q&A session with the presenter.

Keywords

psychological impact of racism

America's history of racism

police brutality

racism and perceived discrimination

racism as trauma

strategies for social justice

racial terrorism in the United States

impact of police brutality on mental health

trauma caused by racism

coping strategies against racism