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Why Black Mental Wellness Deserves More Attention

Both in and outside of the Black community, Black mental health isnu2019t being addressed enough. Tough conversations like this are needed so that Black people feel encouraged to talk about their problems, especially in these most uncertain times. Learn more here - https://www.toughconvos.com/post/why-black-mental-wellness-deserves-more-attention

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Why Black Mental Wellness Deserves More Attention

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  1. Tough Convos Get Uncomfortable to Grow MENTAL HEALTH SAY STOP RACISM “It is not enough to be quietly non-racist, now is the time to be vocally anti-racist.” Why Black Mental Wellness Deserves More Attention Both in and outside of the Black community, Black mental health isn’t being addressed enough. Inequality, anti-Black racism, and racially motivated violence persist, and these factors adversely affect mental wellness in the Black community, more than people realize. www.toughconvos.com

  2. F R Black People Deal With Unique Stressors Anti-Black racism, violence, poverty, and other factors contribute to the degradation of the mental and physical well being of Black people. Conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity develop because of the effect of each aforementioned factor on health. These conditions in turn cause issues at home and work. The horror of police violence, such as the case of George Floyd, among understandably traumatic. devastating effects of COVID-19 on the Black community, and it’s not surprising people are struggling with mental health. Half of Canadians surveyed have seen their mental health worsen due to the pandemic, with many Black Canadians among them. so many Add others, that is to the A greater understanding of issues that affect Black mental wellness is needed to truly see progress. It’s time to have a tough conversation about this. E E www.toughconvos.com

  3. What Impact Does Anti-Black Racism Have On Black Mental Wellness? Dealing with the mental and physical effects of anti-Black racism can cause them to foster significantly debilitating habits. It triggers unhealthy behaviours to handle stress like smoking. It also makes people in the Black community more prone to high blood pressure and diseases. Black Canadians are two times likelier to be treated with disrespect than their white counterparts, according to studies, which shows the level of stress they have to deal with, just because of their skin color. Furthermore, a 2019 study found that African Americans who’ve experienced anti-Black racism inflammation, exposing them to a greater risk of heart and kidney disease. It also damages sleep routines and causes physiological dysfunction during midlife. Other studies have proven that Black mental health is twice as likely to be affected as physical health due to racism. have seen increased "Lobby your company to develop a Custom Convo for your team today, and let’s start talking." www.toughconvos.com

  4. F R What is Tough Convos? Tough Convos build a safe space for allies of the Black Community to come together to listen, learn, and be willing to have the tough conversations needed to create real change. A place for people who believe in equality, in standing up against anti-black racism, in fighting for justice for all races, and who want to be a part of the solution. Main communication, productivity of Black employees in the workplace. aim is to improve multicultural the cross leadership cultural and Join our monthly conversations, NOW is the time to show up together. Tough Convos , Canada Tel: 1(858) 876-8176 https://www.toughconvos.com E E www.toughconvos.com

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