Strategies for Black Americans to Nurture Mental Health After the Election

Sign Up for Everything’s Political Get our politics and culture newsletter delivered to your inbox every Thursday. Subscribe now! As Black, immigrant, pregnant, and low-income people brace for the possible worst outcomes of a second Trump administration, many, maybe even you, are grappling with a flood of emotions – fear, anger, sadness, and a deep sense of grief. With the news cycle churning with reports of the potential for an administration that perpetuates anti-Black policies, acknowledging these feelings is not just important; it is essential, explained Raquel Martin, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling at Tennessee State University. The truth is, it’s normal to feel a plethora of emotions during these turbulent times, and recognizing that reality can be the first step toward healing. @media ( min-width: 300px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-1{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 320px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-1{min-height: 100px;}}@media ( min-width: 728px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-1{min-height: 90px;}}@media ( min-width: 970px ){.newspack_global_ad.scaip-1{min-height: 100px;}} The dripping hose of daily microaggressions may soon turn to full blast, leading to chronic stress and eroding mental well-being. While specific policies, if enacted, are likely to slash Black economic opportunity, increase incarceration, and lower access to housing — all set to degrade mental health outcomes.  However, amid this...