Understanding Racism and Mental Health

What is racism?

• Being happy all the time

• Having a lot of friends

• Being treated nicely by everyone

• Being treated unfairly because of your race

Where can racism happen?

• Only in other countries

• Anywhere, like school, work, or online

• Only at school

• Only at home

What is adultification?

• Playing with toys

• Treating children as adults

• Going to school

• Being a superhero

What should you do if racism affects your mental health?

• Pretend it didn't happen

• Keep it a secret

• Speak to someone you trust

• Ignore it

What is a hate crime?

• A crime motivated by love

• A crime that happens at night

• A crime motivated by hostility towards someone's race

• A crime that is not serious

What can you do if you see racism online?

• Report it

• Ignore it

• Join in

• Laugh at it

What is religious discrimination?

• Playing sports

• Being treated unfairly because of your religion

• Having a lot of friends

• Being happy all the time

What is one way to help your mental health if affected by racism?

• Stop talking to friends

• Stay alone

• Ignore your feelings

• Join a movement for change

What should you do if a mental health professional is being racist?

• Say nothing

• Agree with them

• Make a complaint

• Ignore it

What is one thing you can do to your social media feed to help your mental health?

• Post mean comments

• Follow everyone

• Unfollow or block upsetting accounts

• Share everything you see