Microaggressions
Racial Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to the target person of color or racial group.
Microaggressions and Mental Health
Microaggressions have a negative impact on a person’s mental health. Some psychological consequences include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sleep Difficulties
- Diminished Confidence
- Helplessness
- Loss of Drive or Motivation
- Intrusive Cognitions (such as internal dilemma)
- Diminished Cognition
- Loss of Confidence
Learn More
Microaggressions Explained
What if Microaggressions Happened to White People
Resources
Web Resources
- Examples of Racial Microaggressions
- 5 Tips to Handle Microaggressions Effectively
- Coping with Race-Related Stress
Campus Resources
- SCS Cultural Issues & Diversity Page
- Cultural/Ethnic Student Groups
- Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
- Diversity Advocacy
- Campus Climate Study
- Office of Equal Opportunity and Access
- Student of Color Process Group
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