Marcy Beutlich

The Experience of Racism on Behavioral Health Outcomes: The Moderating Impact of Mindfulness.

Mindfulness January 2019 Tamika C B Zapolski, Micah T Faidley, Marcy Beutlich

Research shows that racial discrimination results in adverse behavioral health outcomes for African American young adults, including risk for depression, anxiety, and substance use. Although high levels of mindfulness have been shown to reduce risk for such health outcomes, it is unknown whether mindfulness can reduce risk as a consequence of racial discrimination, particularly among African...