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Volume 1 Issue 2, February 2023

Black mental health

The month of February commemorates Black History Month, a time to celebrate the many contributions of Black people in the United States. Black history is interwoven with achievements but also a legacy of discrimination and oppression. The cover image evokes the notion that Black mental health is profoundly affected by history, yet even through great adversity, there is an opportunity to thrive. The flowering vines include red, gold and green, three of the four colors that symbolize unity and pride throughout the African Diaspora.

See our Editorial for more on the need for acknowledging and uplifting Black mental health during Black History Month.

Cover design: Marina Spence

Editorial

  • February 2023 marks Black History Month in the USA. It is a tradition that was built on the grass-roots commemoration of the principles of tradition and reform established in Negro History Week in 1926 (ref. 1). In the 1960s, lifted by the Civil Rights Movement, it was expanded into a month-long celebration by activists, and on college campuses by students and faculty. Born out of a yearning to better recognize the achievements of Black people in America, Black History Month also speaks to the reality that these achievements have been gained in the face of enduring hardships and the inheritance of racism and oppression.

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Comment & Opinion

  • Adolescents differ in their beliefs, or mindsets, about the nature and workings of their personal qualities. Here we present theory and data that show why changing adolescents’ mindsets can lead to more productive coping with challenging situations and improved mental health.

    • David S. Yeager
    • Carol S. Dweck
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News & Views

  • Will connectome-based predictive modeling change how we care for people at risk of late-life suicide? A novel two-step modeling approach used by Gao et al. in their study sheds light on the road ahead.

    • Jennifer Barredo
    • Nauder Namaky

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