Racism's Impact on Mental Health: A Study on Australian Aboriginals

Essay

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The concept of racial trauma stress stems from exposure to the racist discrimination. It
can generally destroy the sense of self worth and ultimately leads to various mental health
conditions such as depression, chronic stress, high blood level. This trauma can be transfer
from one generation to another generation. The racism not only triggers the psychological
well-being conditions but it can also add obstacle o getting help. Even if an individual can
have access to the therapists, an individual still may encounter the discrimination in between
the wellness care system itself. The major findings here include the research about the
indigenous or Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders people who are suffering from various
mental health issues just because of discrimination or racism. In this, it also includes the
recommendations which should be adopted by the Aboriginal people so as to overcome the
impact of racism and also enhance their wellbeing.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY......................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................4
FINDINGS................................................................................................................................4
DISCUSSION...........................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION.........................................................................................................................5
RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................................................................5
REFERENCES.........................................................................................................................5