Black and hispanic youth are the most likely to have at least one adverse childhood experience, and as a result require more coping mechanisms, resources, and support. Through resilience, youth are able to develop positive …
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NBC15; Madison Community Members React to The Death of Tyre Nichols
The death of Tyre Nichols due to police brutality may make kids envision themselves and lose trust in authority figures. Parents need to have these tough conversations with their kids to help restore this trust.
WPR; New research shows how online racial harassment affects Black and Hispanic youth
New research shows how online racial harassment affects Black and Hispanic youth.
Madison.com; Social Media Effects on Youth of Color [from The Conversation]
Online racial discrimination or harassment has a negative effect on the academic and emotional well-being of students of color. Youth who observed more online racial harassment or discrimination suffered more depression and anxiety than those …
Madison.com; The Madison-based mental health clinic that’s making therapy attainable for all. Wisconsin State Journal
Therapy and mental health treatment is less accessible to minorities due to multiple factors including income, lack of diversity, location, and bias. Anesis Family Therapy aims to address the demand for mental health care for …
Black Fatherhood Trailer and Launch
The Black Fatherhood Podcast aims to educate, validate and elevate Black Fatherhood to help strengthen individuals, families and communities.
FAABS; Early Career Award interview
Accessibility of mental health services for black families and engagement with black fathers in child services must be improved to have positive impacts on the father and child. Further research must be done on the …
The CAP Times; Learning to cope: COVID-19 exacerbates growing youth mental health challenges. The Cap Times
Covid-19 led to a decline in the mental health of students, as isolation left them to deal with their stress and anxiety without support. Even though students have returned back to in-person learning, schools are …
UWAlumni.com; Badgering: Alvin Thomas
Historical trauma affects black fathers at the individual, family, and community levels, and it is seen today in the child welfare and legal systems. In order to create a healthy community which promotes healthy development, …
WORT Madison; “This Is Not The Change, This Is Only The Beginning:” Processing The Chauvin Conviction”
Increased awareness, visibility, and demonstrations will hopefully lead to a change in the American consciousness to no longer make excuses for the objective realities such as the murder of George Floyd. Children from minority groups …