The Role of Educator Bias on Black Girls' Mental Health and Wellbeing

Type:
  Learning Experience
Duration:
1 hour
Presented by:
DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence
Developed by:
Department of Mental Health School Based Community Access Point
Featuring:
Sharia Mason, LMFT and Sadiyyah Abdul-Mumin, LMFT
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Education School Mental Health

Overview

This presentation focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of Black girls aged 12 to 18. It offers foundational knowledge about their mental health concerns, practical strategies for educators to examine their biases, and resources to create a more inclusive environment that better supports the emotional needs of Black girls in school settings.

  Keywords: black health and wellbeing, mental health, strategies, student, youth
  Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=401776&k=1744150268  
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Learning objectives

  • Understand the experiences of Black girls in schools, including the factors that impact Black girls' mental health in the school setting
  • Explore the role and influence of educator bias and harmful narratives on Black girls' mental health
  • Identify concrete strategies for educators and school teams to support the mental health and wellbeing of Black girls in school communities

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