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Racism can spark depression and anxiety in Black adolescents, study finds
Studies of brain activity suggest that the way Black youths cope with racial discrimination can affect their mental health.
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Racial Discrimination and Risk for Internalizing and Externalizing Symptoms Among Black Youths
In this cohort study of Black adolescents in the US, findings suggest that amygdala function in response to emotional stimuli can both protect and intensify the affective …
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