DASH participants report racism as a common experience

News

New article published
Findings from the feasibility study at age 21-23 years have been published as part of an invited review of DASH

DASH study findings presented at Kings College London
Ethnic differences in childhood overweight and blood pressure could present risks for diabetes and vascular disease in adulthood.

DASH reports educational success despite racism and deprivation
Racism and deprivation is still a common experience for young people from ethnic minorities, yet despite this, high proportions are gaining a degree.

DASH participants report racism as a common experience
Earlier this year DASH researchers presented our findings on racism - what does this mean for mental health?

To view more DASH news click here

Search

DASH participants report racism as a common experience

posted on 13 November, 2014

Earlier this year DASH researchers presented our findings on racism - what does this mean for mental health?

In June 2014 DASH researchers presented findings on racism and mental health at the Health Inequalities Research Network conference in London. Racism was a common experience for participants from ethnic minorities and experiencing racism was bad for mental health. However family life and religion were important in helping participants do well despite adverse experiences. The talk is now available online as a podcast.