Promoting the Mental Health Needs of College Students of Color
A romantic breakup, for example, may seem trivial but can be devastating for some young people and lead to depressive symptoms that require treatment, says Breland-Noble. “It’s critically important for families of color to acknowledge that mental health concerns … absolutely do impact us as people of color.†With that understanding, she says, it makes sense for families to research what mental health resources are available on their child’s campus or in the surrounding area.