Racial Equity

Addressing Behavioral Health Disparities in the Black Community

What Is Racial Trauma? Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress

Racism and racial inequity are pervasive throughout all aspects of our society and racial disparities exist in nearly all facets of life. One aspect of trauma-informed care that is beginning to gain more awareness is the prevalence of racial trauma among people of color.

With July recognized as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (also known as BIPOC Mental Health Month), it’s important that providers and organizations understand how racism and racial trauma affect one’s mental health.

In Relias' new white paper, What Is Racial Trauma? Understanding Race-Based Traumatic Stress, we investigate how systemic racism impacts the mental health of communities. You’ll learn:

The different types of race-based traumatic stress
The link between racism and health outcomes, including heart disease, kidney disease, and depression
Barriers to addressing racial trauma among clinicians
How to create emotionally and physically safe spaces for clients

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Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council: More than a Checklist 2023

Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Council: Year in Review July 2021

Black Businesses Matter: Support Black Owned Businesses

Developing a Better UnderstandingTreatment

National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care

COVID-19 Minority Health Strike Force Blueprint

2020 Strategic Vision: Cultural and Linguistic Competency Plan

Board Resolution: Racism is a Public Health Crisis

TCMHRB System Overview 2-2-21

TCMHRB System Attachments: FY2022 Updates

TCMHRB Health Equity and Cultural Competence Plan: State Fiscal Year 2023 - State Fiscal Year 2025