Online Racism can Lead to Real-World Mental Health Challenges
by Hannah Joy on February 24, 2021 at 11:43 AM Social media is a great platform to connect with people. However, it's become dangerous, especially with online racism, as it puts students mental health at greater risk, reveals a new study. Whether it's a "Zoombomb" filled with racial slurs, a racist meme that pops up in a Facebook timeline, or a hate-filled comment on an Instagram post, social media has the power to bring out the worst of the worst. For college students of color who encounter online racism, the effect of racialized aggressions and assaults reaches far beyon...