BEYOND THE STIGMA: BARRIERS AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN BLACK MENTAL HEALTH
RESOURCES ON BLACK MENTAL HEALTH IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL ERA
Black Youth Mental Health in the Social Media and Digital Era: What to Know– Congressional Black Caucus Foundation This brief examines how social media shapes the mental health of Black youth, highlighting both the positive impact of communitybuilding and the harm caused by online racial discrimination.
Activism in the Digital Age: The Link Between Social Media Engagement With Black Lives Matter-Relevant Content and Mental Health – Psychological Reports This publication evaluates the relationship between participation in digital activism in reference to the Black Lives Matter movement and mental health symptoms.
Black Men, Let’s Hug It Out – The Emancipator This op-ed explores the stigma around Black men expressing emotions in public and outlines a path for them to engage in emotional intimacy.
Health Messaging and Social Media: An Examination of Message Fatigue, Race, and Emotional Outcomes Among Black Audiences – International Journal of Communication This report analyzes Black Americans’ social media usage during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluates its impact on users’ well-being and healthcare decisions.
High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy – Dr. Judith Joseph This book explains the symptoms of high functioning depression and provides tools to help those with this diagnosis lead fulfilling, joyful lives.
Online Racism and Mental Health Among Black American Adolescents in 2020 – Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry This article explores the effects of exposure to online racial discrimination in 2020 on Black and white youths’ mental health.
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