Mental Health Resources for Black Individuals During This Time

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Events, Grief, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Mental Health Resources for Black Individuals During This Time

It is crucial during this time to create healthy boundaries and engage in self-care. This looks different for all whether this be dancing, crafts, cooking, gardening, spiritual or religious practices, and many others. Limiting social media and news activity may be helpful in engaging in self-care, as well as breathing exercises and other mindful techniques to reduce anxiety and process difficult feelings. Self-care is crucial during this time, here are a few resources from the NAMI list of health resources for the black community.

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Events, Grief, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Social Media & Chronic Trauma: The Impact of Police Brutality and Social Media Imagery on Mental Health

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

July 11, 2020

Anxiety, Anger, Depression, Events, Grief, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Stress, Trauma

Social Media & Chronic Trauma: The Impact of Police Brutality and Social Media Imagery on Mental Health

As protestors continue to take to the streets across the country, highlighting ongoing systemic racism, social media is amplifying these messages. Videos and photos depicting police violence toward protestors such as shooting them with rubber bullets, driving cruisers into crowds, and throwing tear gas at protestors can be viewed daily, across social media platforms. According to research, while this imagery shines light on racism and aims to bolster efforts in fighting it, the explosion of content can also cause and reinforce trauma, especially for black people. Trauma and the possibility of symptoms of PTSD can occur due to the accumulation of experiences of racism and discrimination.