Tag: Racialized Anger Bias
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Akina: A Safe Space for Healing and Support for Black Women
On “Mental Breakthroughs” host Patricia Wu and guest founder and CEO of Akina Technologies Leigh Butler discuss the unique mental health challenges faced by Black women. The “Superwoman Schema” The expectation for Black women to be strong for everyone, can lead to exhaustion, depression, and a reluctance to seek mental health support. Self-Care Prioritizing self-care is…
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Supporting Diverse Learners: How Schools Can Do Better
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Cortina Peters discuss the systemic barriers that prevent students of color with disabilities from getting the educational support they need. Addressing Parental Concerns Negative past experiences with special education can impact parents’ decisions today. Schools need to improve communication and explain the…
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Racial Trauma Isn’t Just Personal: Why We All Need to Heal
On ‘Page Inspiration’, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu and guest Dr. Cortina Peters discuss the book “My Grandmother’s Hands” by Reshma Saujani. This powerful book looks at how the pain of racism can be passed down through generations, stored within our bodies.. Racial trauma is held in the body Racism isn’t just a social issue;…
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Can We Judge Social Status by Facial Features? New Study Says Yes
In ‘Psychology Behind Headlines’, hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes and guest therapist John Puls discuss a new study suggesting we subconsciously judge people’s social status based on their facial features. The Power of First Impressions Our brains are wired to make quick judgments about people based on appearances, including perceived social class. These snap judgments…
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Skin Color Shouldn’t Affect Pain: Breaking Racial Bias in Child Care
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss on the study from the University of Denver, published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, revealing racial bias in how children’s pain is perceived. The Prevalence of Racial Bias The study highlights the need for critical examination of the care provided to children,…
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Youth Mental Health Crisis: England’s “Ticking Time Bomb”
England’s children and young people are facing a mental health crisis of alarming proportions. A new report reveals long wait times, racial inequalities, and a lack of respect for LGBTQ+ patients within the system. Guest therapist, Ryan Heapy, joins hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes to discuss the urgency of this issue and the challenges…