We Shall Overcome? Understanding the Effects of Race-Based Trauma on Mental Health

We define and discuss race-based trauma in the context of discrimination, oppression, and violence. Dr. Taunya Tinsley (Education and Counseling) and Dr. Eloise Berry (Office of Intercultural Affairs) will facilitate a discussion about the impact of race-based trauma on mental health and mental illness. Dr. Camille Burge will explain how these experiences shape collective experiences of emotions, intra-and-intergroup relations, and politics. The session will conclude by equipping attendees with skills to cope with race-based trauma and to assist those who may be experiencing its effects