Youth of Color Grapple with Online Bullying and Lack of Representation: The AAKOMA Project Sheds Light Recognizing National PoC Mental Health Awareness Month and U.S. Surgeon General calls for Youth S
Dr. Alfiee, Founder of The AAKOMA Project shares 3 fascinating statistics you need to know about Youth of Color and social media use from a new AAKOMA Project research brief, Representation Matters: Exploring Social Media Experiences and Mental Health of Youth and Young Adults of Color.
An illustration of e-connected youth exchanging likes and stories via various social media platforms and devices. Illustration Credit: Canva
The AAKOMA Project is a research-centered nonprofit grounded by collaborations with Youth and Communities of Color to ensure scientifically grounded, culturally-relevant, and effective interventions.
Dr. Alfiee, the founder of The AAKOMA Project, emphasizes the importance of the brief's findings in protecting Young People of Color stating that, "The fact that it has taken this long for our field to center the unique mental health needs and well-being of Youth of Color (recognizing intersectionality in identity) is disappointing, yet I am encouraged by The AAKOMA Project's research focus on social media and mental health. Our innovative efforts with this brand-new brief help to ensure that the voices of young people from marginalized backgrounds are heard."
The AAKOMA Project, founded by Psychologist & Researcher Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, is a research-centered nonprofit intentional in meeting the mental health needs of Youth and Young Adults of Color.
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