Young, Gifted, and Black

Identity

Keep That Crown Held High: Protection on and in the Head

Riana Elyse Anderson Ph.D. LCP on February 29, 2024

Supporting Black youth's racial identity is critical to their mental health. Here's what Darryl George taught the Texas school district denying him an education due to his hair.

Supporting Black youth's racial identity is critical to their mental health. Here's what Darryl George taught the Texas school district denying him an education due to his hair.

Health

The Problematic Policing of Black Bodies and Minds

Riana Elyse Anderson Ph.D. LCP on February 26, 2021

Are we satisfied with policing practices used towards Black citizens experiencing mental health problems? It's an important question during Black History Month.

Are we satisfied with policing practices used towards Black citizens experiencing mental health problems? It's an important question during Black History Month.

Neuroscience

Why We Can’t Breathe

Riana Elyse Anderson Ph.D. LCP on May 28, 2020

Three reasons breathing is harder for Black people right now.

Three reasons breathing is harder for Black people right now.

Relationships

A Letter of Love to the Residents of Detroit During COVID-19

Riana Elyse Anderson Ph.D. LCP on April 10, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, showing our neighbors love may be more effective than harshly enforcing laws.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, showing our neighbors love may be more effective than harshly enforcing laws.