The Georgia Tech Counseling Center (GTCC) stands in solidarity with Asian-American communities to condemn anti-Asian racism in all forms, particularly the recent rise of anti-Asian hate and hateful rhetoric in the metro Atlanta area and throughout the country. We express condolences to those affected by hate, intimidation, threats, and violence and condemn such acts. The Counseling Center continues to offer support, and we encourage students to reach out to GTCC for additional support and resources.
The Counseling Center supports all campus constituencies through the provision of numerous self-help resources which we list below. If you would like support for your mental health and well-being beyond what these resources can provide, the Counseling Center has services to allow for additional exploration and discussion to support your mental health needs. In addition, we recognize that mental health can often be supported and enhanced by taking action in the world. For more information please visit Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’s Diversity Portal at: https://diversity.gatech.edu/diversity-portal
Resources for Black Students, Staff, & Faculty
Self-Care & Healing
Radical Self-Care in the Face of Mounting Racial Stress
POC Online Classroom Resources on Self Care
Emotionally Restorative Self-Care for People of Color
Healing Justice is How We Can Sustain Black Lives
Proactively Coping with Racism
Filling Our Cups: 4 Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health and Practice Restorative Healing
Sista Afya - Healing Workshops
The Nap Ministry - Rest Supports Grieving
Grief & Trauma
Grief is a Direct Impact of Racism 8 Ways to Support Yourself
BLM Practices For Moving Through Grief
Black and African American Mental Health
NAMI: African American Mental Health
Black Emotional and Mental Health
Taking Action Against Racism
Resources and activities for acting through the media or in higher education
Intergroup Resources
Activities and readings pertaining to the multiple dimensions of racism
RACE – The Power of an Illusion
PBS’s online resource to the popular video series that details the history of race in America
The Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture (ISPRC) article for dealing with racial trauma.
