Racial discrimination ages Black Americans faster, according to a 25-year-long study of families
A study of 800 Black American families shows early experiences of racism have long-term consequences for physical and mental health.
Sierra Carter, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Georgia State University
• conversation
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
Nov. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
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Developing resilience is an important tool to help you deal with coronavirus and the surge in cases
In the time of the coronavirus, learning how to adapt to adversity belongs in your toolkit.
Keith M. Bellizzi, Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut
• conversation
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min
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