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Dialogue: 0,0:00:00.16,0:00:03.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (bright music) ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:00:06.16,0:00:09.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Racism and mental health\Nare connected in many ways.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:09.94,0:00:12.79,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This video will discuss\Nthe impact on people
Dialogue: 0,0:00:12.79,0:00:15.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and communities who are targets of racism.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:15.60,0:00:20.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (gentle piano music) ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:00:20.43,0:00:21.71,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Around the world,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:21.71,0:00:25.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Black, Indigenous, and\NPeople of Color are the target
Dialogue: 0,0:00:25.14,0:00:27.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of prejudice, systemic discrimination,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:27.97,0:00:30.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,microaggressions, and\Nphysical acts of violence
Dialogue: 0,0:00:30.70,0:00:33.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,due to the color of their skin.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:33.19,0:00:37.49,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Experiences of racism not only\Ncause distress in the moment,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:37.49,0:00:40.00,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,but can also lead to mental health issues
Dialogue: 0,0:00:40.00,0:00:42.74,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,that become more severe\Nwith each experience.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:43.41,0:00:45.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's review some of the immediate
Dialogue: 0,0:00:45.44,0:00:47.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and longterm effects of racism.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:48.20,0:00:51.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,During and immediately after\Nexperiencing racism,
Dialogue: 0,0:00:51.61,0:00:53.84,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,the fight-or-flight\Nnervous system response
Dialogue: 0,0:00:53.84,0:00:55.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,may be activated.
Dialogue: 0,0:00:55.26,0:00:57.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This survival response prepares people
Dialogue: 0,0:00:57.81,0:01:00.57,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to respond to threats in the environment,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:00.57,0:01:03.19,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and can include anxiety or stress,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:03.19,0:01:07.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,a faster heartbeat, sweating,\Nnausea, and racing thoughts.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:07.64,0:01:08.86,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (gentle piano music) ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:01:08.86,0:01:11.96,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People can also experience sadness, anger,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:11.96,0:01:14.73,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and have a lowered sense\Nof self-worth and confidence.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:15.36,0:01:18.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Over time, the cumulative effect of racism
Dialogue: 0,0:01:18.26,0:01:21.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,can cause chronic stress\Nand a heightened stress response,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:22.11,0:01:25.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,poor overall mental health,\Nand physical health issues.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:26.68,0:01:29.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Experiencing racism can\Ncontribute or lead to symptoms
Dialogue: 0,0:01:29.99,0:01:33.35,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:33.35,0:01:37.94,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It can also cause hypertension\Nand other cardiovascular problems,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:37.94,0:01:39.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,relationship difficulties,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:39.92,0:01:42.65,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,trouble with school or work performance,
Dialogue: 0,0:01:42.65,0:01:45.20,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and an overall reduced sense of wellbeing.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:45.97,0:01:48.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People do not have to be the direct target
Dialogue: 0,0:01:48.22,0:01:50.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of interpersonal acts of racism
Dialogue: 0,0:01:50.43,0:01:52.76,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to experience its harmful effects.
Dialogue: 0,0:01:53.77,0:01:57.60,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Research shows that being a part\Nof a marginalized group
Dialogue: 0,0:01:57.60,0:02:00.37,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,in and of itself is a source of stress.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:01.32,0:02:04.64,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Witnessing oppression\Nor violence towards individuals
Dialogue: 0,0:02:04.64,0:02:08.27,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from one's community\Ncan cause vicarious trauma
Dialogue: 0,0:02:08.27,0:02:12.88,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and even symptoms associated\Nwith post-traumatic stress disorder.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:12.88,0:02:15.47,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,This is often widespread after instances
Dialogue: 0,0:02:15.47,0:02:18.48,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of racist violence\Nmake national headlines.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:19.32,0:02:22.81,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The economic and emotional impact\Nof dehumanization
Dialogue: 0,0:02:22.81,0:02:26.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and victimization can be passed down\Nover generations.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:26.61,0:02:27.63,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(water splashes)
Dialogue: 0,0:02:27.63,0:02:29.05,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,The ripple effects of history
Dialogue: 0,0:02:29.05,0:02:31.99,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are still impacting\Nmany people in the present day.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:32.74,0:02:34.46,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,People from marginalized communities
Dialogue: 0,0:02:34.46,0:02:37.90,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,are not only more likely to experience\Nmental health issues
Dialogue: 0,0:02:37.90,0:02:41.34,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,due to social determinants\Nand institutionalized racism,
Dialogue: 0,0:02:41.89,0:02:45.24,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,they're less likely to have access\Nto treatment for their concerns.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:46.20,0:02:50.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,It's clear that increasing access\Nto mental health care is vital
Dialogue: 0,0:02:50.43,0:02:52.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,to promote the health\Nand wellness of everyone.
Dialogue: 0,0:02:53.78,0:02:55.70,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,So how do we make changes?
Dialogue: 0,0:02:56.38,0:03:00.33,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,No one individual alone\Ncan be responsible for affecting change.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:00.98,0:03:05.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Positive change and healing\Nrequires a conscious effort from everyone.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:05.25,0:03:06.32,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,(air whooshes)
Dialogue: 0,0:03:06.32,0:03:10.97,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When it comes to such a widespread\Nand ingrained problem such as racism,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:10.97,0:03:15.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,making a positive change requires us all\Nto be a part of the solution.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:15.25,0:03:19.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We all greatly benefit\Nwhen the lives of everyone are valued
Dialogue: 0,0:03:19.14,0:03:21.44,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and people can live out\Ntheir full potential.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:21.44,0:03:22.61,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (gentle piano music) ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:03:22.61,0:03:25.80,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,We must educate ourselves\Non the history of racism
Dialogue: 0,0:03:25.80,0:03:28.93,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and unlearn many things\Nthat are presented as truth
Dialogue: 0,0:03:28.93,0:03:30.25,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,by the dominant culture.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:31.15,0:03:33.03,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Take initiative and do research.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:33.03,0:03:35.41,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,There are many books, websites, training,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:35.41,0:03:38.22,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and other resources\Nto help you on your journey.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:38.22,0:03:41.01,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Don't place the burden\Nof the time and emotional labor
Dialogue: 0,0:03:41.01,0:03:43.92,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,of this education\Non already burdened people
Dialogue: 0,0:03:43.92,0:03:46.15,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,from marginalized communities.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:46.15,0:03:48.98,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,When you see acts of racism, call it out,
Dialogue: 0,0:03:48.98,0:03:51.83,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and call people\Ninto having meaningful conversations
Dialogue: 0,0:03:51.83,0:03:54.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,about the impact\Nof their words and actions.
Dialogue: 0,0:03:55.24,0:03:58.67,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,Let's all work together\Nto support mental health for all
Dialogue: 0,0:03:58.67,0:04:02.26,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,and make our world\Na more equitable and inclusive place.
Dialogue: 0,0:04:02.26,0:04:04.43,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (gentle piano music) ♪
Dialogue: 0,0:04:04.43,0:04:08.14,Default,,0000,0000,0000,,♪ (bright music) ♪