In this week's session, I deep dive into the movie Blindspotting which focuses on the impact of police violence, institutional racism, and gentrification are all having on the city of Oakland.  I break down Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and some tips to help manage the symptoms and frequency of anxiety.  I take a good look at the links between racism and how it affects Black Americans and how it can reinforce and maintain anxiety. I also discuss a mindfulness and acceptance-based approach to help us manage our anxiety in the face of racism.

Articles used in this episode:

https://ourselvesblack.com/generalized-anxiety-disorder-or-gad

https://www.anxiety.org/black-americans-how-to-cope-with-anxiety-and-racism https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/anxiety-tips#2

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