Racial Trauma: How Racism can cause PTSD, with Monnica Williams

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) describes the constellation of symptoms that may occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Anyone exposed to traumatic event is at risk to develop PTSD, and this typically includes survivors of violent acts or disasters, emergency responders, abuse victims, and combat veterans. However, many other events can be traumatic as well, particularly to people of colour.
This presentation provides an overview of the cultural factors relevant for racialized groups, with an emphasis on understanding PTSD caused by experiences of racism, or racial trauma.
Monnica Williams, Ph.D. is a board-certified, licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapies. She was named one of the top 25 thought leaders in PTSD by PTSD Journal and one of the 16 most influential women shaping the future of psychedelics by Business Insider. She is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada Research Chair in Mental Health Disparities, and Director of the Laboratory for Culture and Mental Health Disparities. She is also the Clinical Director of the Behavioral Wellness Clinic, LLC in Tolland, Connecticut, and she has founded clinics in Kentucky, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, as well as many book chapters and scientific reports, with a focus on anxiety-related conditions and cultural differences, including articles about therapeutic best practices.
This event is part of the The Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture Series on Mental Wellness.
Inspired by the support of Janis Rotman, The Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture on Mental Wellness is presented by a leading researcher, practitioner, or educator. The annual keynote provides insight into topics such as innovations in culturally attuned mental health services, social work’s role in addressing widening mental health disparities, the impact of community-based care and other contemporary concerns at the intersection of social work and mental health.

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Depressing yet, informative. Thank you. Fight the Power!✊🏾❤

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This talk was excellent!

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Howbracism DOES cause PTSD

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there is tremendous black and brown racism to coloured people . How do you account for that