The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) voted unanimously to restore protections for LGBTQ and disabled clients in the Social Workers Code of Conduct that was undone on October 12th, 2020. Thanks to the public support legal discrimination has been denied. I stand with Social Workers and all mental health professionals who strive for equal […]
Racism and mental health
Coping through Unrest
It is rough out there right now. You are not alone. The Suicide Prevention Hotline has some tips for coping with community unrest. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/current-events/coping-during-community-unrest/
Antiracism Resources: A Reminder
Brene Brown provides antiracism resources in the reference below. It’s important to remember, as the media centers different things about the ongoing protests and the escalation by the government, that the protests started because of police brutality toward BIPOC. https://brenebrown.com/antiracism-resources/
Racism and Its Effects on Mental Health
This webinar focuses on the negative impact of racism on mental health symptoms for people of color. Coping resources are included. http://adaa.org/webinar/consumer/effects-racism-mental-health-how-cope