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[post_content] => [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Racism is a growing social problem, which damages the mental health of racists and immigrant people who suffer from it. Based on the dehumanization of the “other”, it is shown by hate speech, discrimination, denial of access to public benefits and services, internment in CIE, racism dies and even racial treatment..[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”128245″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” onclick=”link_image” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Racism is against the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which declares that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights, without exception,especially on grounds of race, color or national origin.”. In 2023, in Spain, it is 1,606 hate crime incidentsaccording to the Ministry of the Interior[1]33.1% more than the previous year. Most are related to racism and xenophobia. That year, SOS Racism Federation[2] recorded 740 complaints of discrimination (48% from men, 52% from women), 41.5% more than in 2022. In 51.2% of cases, a public complaint of such discrimination. People who are under racism often experience sadness, depression, anxiety, distress, post-traumatic stress, anger, lack of energy, suicidal ideation, and an increased likelihood of drug use. According to UNICEF[3]Ethnic differences have been classified as a chronic source of trauma, that leave consequences on the well-being and mental health of boys and girls, “This can last a lifetime”.
Racism creates greater morbidity and premature mortality in racist communities
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Spanish Society of Epidemiology (WO)[4] emphasizing that Racism creates greater morbidity and premature mortality in racist communities. Among the effects of institutional racism on racialized people, low prescription of drugs, reduced frequency of referral to specialized care and less trust in the health system and its professionals.
The CIE, spaces without mental health
Research[5]published in 2023 by the Center for Research and Social Action of the University of Seville and the Jesuit Migration Service, says that the practices originated in Foreign Internment Centers (CIE). “Acting through loss of independence, depression, isolation, confusion and uncertainty about their situation, communication problems with professionals and feelings of shame”. Seven out of ten people interviewed indicated having anxiety and depression symptoms, noticing themselves “issues that need treatment“, and almost 20% said that they had tried to harm themselves during their stay in CIE. Although the State must guarantee the right to the health of prisoners, CIE does not have a psychiatric service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Anti-racism, international struggle
It’s March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discriminationof the theme in 2024 is connected to the International Decade for People of African Ethnicitycelebrated from 2015 to 2024. The celebration of this day began in 1966, when the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed it after, in 1960, during a peaceful demonstration against racismSouth African police killed 69 black people. In 1969, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, issued by the UN, began, recalling that “The existence of racial barriers is incompatible with the ideals of all societies”. Anti-racist initiatives pursue social change through comprehensive and transversal laws and policies. SOS Racismo also focuses on improving compliance with regulations, empowering and promoting social participation of racist people, promoting reconciliation and restorative justice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”128252″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]For MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN, it is necessary to create health and social resources that include the specific situations of racialized people, that take into account the cultural difference and perspective, in each case, of mental health. Furthermore, the Confederation requires the guaranteed access to mental health care within the general system of migrants, whether or not they have a residence permit at the time. Finally, the article considers inclusion and emotional education as a tool to eliminate racism in our society.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1724398226443{background-color: #f2f2f2 !important;}”]
“No one is born hating another because of his skin color, origin or religion. People learn to hate. They can also be taught to love.”
Nelson Mandela
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[2] https://sosracismo.eu/informe-sos/
[3] https://www.unicef.org/reports/rights-denied-discrimination-children
[4] https://seeepidemiologia.es/posicionamiento-y-declaraciones/
[5] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Article published in Number 1 of Encuentro Magazine, 2024.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_btn title=”VOLVER A NOTICIAS” style=”gradient-custom” gradient_custom_color_1=”#ffffff” gradient_custom_color_2=”#ffffff” gradient_text_color=”#005b50″ shape=”square” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-chevron-circle-left” add_icon=”true” link=”url:%2Fnoticias%2F|title:NOTICIAS||”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Racism, an epidemic for the mental health of racialized people
Article about the consequences of racism on the mental health of the people involved. Published in Number 1 of Encuentro Magazine in 2024.
Racism is a growing social problem, which damages the mental health of racists and immigrant people who suffer from it. Based on the dehumanization of the “other”, it is shown by hate speech, discrimination, denial of access to public benefits and services, internment in CIE, racism dies and even racial treatment..
Racism is against the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which declares that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights, without exception,especially on grounds of race, color or national origin.”.
In 2023, in Spain, it is 1,606 hate crime incidentsaccording to the Ministry of the Interior[1]33.1% more than the previous year. Most are related to racism and xenophobia. That year, SOS Racism Federation[2] recorded 740 complaints of discrimination (48% from men, 52% from women), 41.5% more than in 2022. In 51.2% of cases, a public complaint of such discrimination.
People who are under racism often experience sadness, depression, anxiety, distress, post-traumatic stress, anger, lack of energy, suicidal ideation, and an increased likelihood of drug use. According to UNICEF[3]Ethnic differences have been classified as a chronic source of trauma, that leave consequences on the well-being and mental health of boys and girls, “This can last a lifetime”.
Racism creates greater morbidity and premature mortality in racist communities
Spanish Society of Epidemiology (WO)[4] emphasizing that Racism creates greater morbidity and premature mortality in racist communities. Among the effects of institutional racism on racialized people, low prescription of drugs, reduced frequency of referral to specialized care and less trust in the health system and its professionals.
The CIE, spaces without mental health
Research[5]published in 2023 by the Center for Research and Social Action of the University of Seville and the Jesuit Migration Service, says that the practices originated in Foreign Internment Centers (CIE). “Acting through loss of independence, depression, isolation, confusion and uncertainty about their situation, communication problems with professionals and feelings of shame”. Seven out of ten people interviewed indicated having anxiety and depression symptoms, noticing themselves “issues that need treatment“, and almost 20% said that they had tried to harm themselves during their stay in CIE. Although the State must guarantee the right to the health of prisoners, CIE does not have a psychiatric service.
Anti-racism, international struggle
It’s March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discriminationof the theme in 2024 is connected to the International Decade for People of African Ethnicitycelebrated from 2015 to 2024. The celebration of this day began in 1966, when the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed it after, in 1960, during a peaceful demonstration against racismSouth African police kill 69 black people.
In 1969, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, issued by the UN, began, recalling that “The existence of racial barriers is incompatible with the ideals of all human societies”.
Anti-racist initiatives pursue social change through comprehensive and transversal laws and policies. SOS Racismo also focuses on improving compliance with regulations, empowering and promoting social participation of racist people, promoting reconciliation and restorative justice.
For MENTAL HEALTH SPAIN, it is necessary to create health and social resources that include the specific situations of racialized people, that take into account the cultural difference and perspective, in each case, of mental health. Furthermore, the Confederation requires the guaranteed access to mental health care within the general system of migrants, whether or not they have a residence permit at the time. Finally, the article considers inclusion and emotional education as a tool to eliminate racism in our society.
“No one is born hating another because of his skin color, origin or religion. People learn to hate. They can also be taught to love.”
Nelson Mandela
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