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Bookmark or Share- The Impact of Discrimination - American Psychological Association (APA)A wealth of psychological research shows that discrimination can exacerbate stress. Moreover, discrimination-related stress is linked to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, even in children. 1, 2 In this year’s examination of the state of Stress in America™, the American Psychological Association (APA) highlights the connection between discrimination and stress, along ...
- Discrimination: What it is and how to copeLaws are in place to protect people from discrimination in housing and employment. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability.
- Ageism is one of the last socially acceptable prejudices. Psychologists ...The negative view of late life isn’t just false. It’s also dangerous. “The narrative that age is decline, age is burden, hurts everyone: individuals, families, communities, and society,” said Nancy Morrow-Howell, PhD, a professor of social policy and expert in gerontology at Washington University in St. Louis.
- Racism, bias, and discrimination - American Psychological Association (APA)Racism is a form of prejudice that generally includes negative emotional reactions, acceptance of negative stereotypes, and discrimination against individuals. Discrimination involves negative, hostile, and injurious treatment of members of rejected groups.
- Talking to kids about discriminationAll children can benefit from talking openly about diversity and bias. But for kids in groups more likely to be a target of discrimination, such conversations can be even more critical.
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