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Coping with Violence and Racism

Coping with Violence and Racism

Canopy is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable society for all. It is important to acknowledge you may experience feelings of uncertainty and trauma as a result of recent local and national events. We encourage you to practice self-care by seeking support from your friends, family and other community members, as well as utilizing the Employee Assistance Program. Counselors are available 24/7 at 800-433-2320.


Resources:


NAMI: The Effects of Racial Trauma on Mental Health; Deaths Captured on TV and Media

Guidelines to Help you Talk with a Child About Scary News

American Psychological Association: Black Men’s Mental Health Matters

National Alliance on Mental Illness: Identity and Cultural Dimensions

Stop AAPI Hate

National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA)

Latinx/Hispanic Communities and Mental Health

Anti-Racism Resources

Family-Care, Community-Care and Self-Care; Healing in the Face of Cultural Trauma

Talking with Children About Racism

OHSU Center for Diversity and Inclusion; Community Resource Guide

Coping with Racism

Resources for the Workplace:


An Employer's Guide to Demonstrating Equity and Inclusion: Six Ways to Put Words into Action (SHRM)

How Organizations Can Support the Mental Health of Black Employees (Harvard Business Review)

How to Manage When Things Are Not Okay (The Management Center)

An Anti–Racism Conversation with Real Business Leaders

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