By Jane Coaston — 2019
When Kimberlé Crenshaw coined the term 30 years ago, it was a relatively obscure legal concept. Then it went viral.
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Racism and social inequality don’t just affect adults. Here's why they have a profound impact on the mental health of children of color.
Excessive adversity activates biological reactions that can lead to lifelong problems in physical and mental well-being
Of course we want to keep children safe. But exposure to normal stresses and strains is vital for their future wellbeing.
When describing their symptoms, medical history and health changes at a clinic or hospital, every patient is the storyteller of their own health. Good storytellers tend to get better health care, but a history of childhood trauma plays havoc with telling your own story.