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Johns Hopkins University | PH.330.635

Structural Racism, Trauma, and Mental Health: Critical Frameworks for Public Health Practice

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Examines the psychological and physiological impacts of racism on marginalized communities, with a focus on Black Americans, Indigenous people, and other racially minoritized groups. Explores the historical roots of racism, its evolution from overt to covert forms, and its resurgence in contemporary society. Integrates frameworks from Critical Race Theory (CRT), cultural psychiatry, liberation psychology, and public health to analyze how systemic racism manifests in policies and institutions, contributing to mental health disparities. Evaluates interventions and advocates for structural solutions based on empirical research and cultural approaches.

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