Hi everyone,
As February 2026 is coming to an end, it is a gentle reminder that it is the month that celebrates Black History
Research has shown that 95.1% of Black people in Canada are subject to at least one traumatic event during their lifetime, with those born in Canada experiencing an increased likelihood of being exposed to trauma as compared to those born outside Canada.
Many studies over the years have reported that everyday racial discrimination is linked with mental health problems (Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2016). For instance, those experiencing a high level of racial discrimination were more than 36 times more likely to have severe depressive symptoms when compared to those reporting a low level of discrimination.
Source: CAMH Canada Association of Mental Health
- Quote: People of colour, particularly African Americans, feel the stigma more keenly. In a race-conscious society sme don’t want to be perceived as having yet another deficit. ~ Bebe Moore (Author).
2. Quote: “Mental illness in Black families is often ignored and placed in a box for God to take care of, but we know that mental illness is a real issue that needs space and room to be addressed and treated. Having a mental illness is not a character flaw.”
~ Mental Health America
~ Karen B.
Mental Perspective 