Learn how racial disparities in mental diagnosis and treatment plague marginalized communities and solutions to close the gap in mental health care for people of color.
Black Mental Health History
Although held captive by chains, our ancestors were expected to have an optimum mental health. When diagnosed, the enslaved mental conditions were based on their work ethic and character.
How did this cruel and inaccurate introduction to mental health shape the enslaved and the generations after?
Schizophrenia
Did you know that the increase in schizophrenia diagnosis amongst African Americans was heavily influenced by the Civil Rights Movement?
Discover how a movement shaped an illness.
Anxiety
Just like most conditions, anxiety can be measured on a spectrum. Many factors can influence anxiety whether it's past experiences, speaking in public, phobias, or fear of failure. But how is manmade anxiety treated?
Hi, I’m Antonia Royal-Whitmore.
With a profound passion for African American history paired with my everlasting passion for psychology, I found myself in the world of African American psychology. As a graduate student in a clinical psychology program, I realized I was learning more about psychology and mental health in relation to race, from outside sources like social media, instead of educational institutions. I decided to conduct my own research and created this course to share my findings.
Welcome to How Race Disproportionately Affects Mental Health!