Discrimination, Racial Gaslighting and Internalised Racism

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted impacts of discrimination, racial gaslighting, and internalized racism, shedding light on how these issues shape identity and mental health. Most importantly, we share practical strategies for recognizing and dealing with these experiences, and actionable steps toward healing and empowerment.Learn and connect at expatpsychology.nlSources:- DutchNews.nl. (2024, June 16). Discrimination is a major issue for NL’s expats, survey shows. DutchNews.nl. https://www.dutchnews.nl/2024/06/discrimination-is-a-major-issue-for-nls-expats-survey-shows/Acquah, V. (2024, January 3). How to deal with racism in the workplace. IamExpat. https://www.iamexpat.nl/career/career-articles/how-deal-racism-workplaceFerdinand, A. S., et al. (2015). Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Australian culturally and linguistically diverse communities: a cross-sectional survey. BMC Public Health, 15(480). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25911973/Williams, D. R., et al. (2000). Racism and mental health: the African American experience. Ethnicity & Health, 5(3-4), 243-268. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11105267/Schouler-Ocak, M., et al. (2022). Racial discrimination and its impact on mental health. International Review of Psychiatry, 34(7-8), 681-697. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36519290/Moody, M. D., et al. (2022). Vicarious experiences of major discrimination, anxiety symptoms, and mental health care utilization among Black Adults. Social Science & Medicine, 301, 114957. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35534345/Li, M., et al. (2013). Discrimination and psychiatric disorder among Asian American immigrants: a national analysis by subgroups. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 16(3), 478–486. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24077835/Mind.org.uk. (n.d.). Racism and mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/racism-and-mental-health/