Many Black youth have experienced trauma, sometimes stemming from racism or discrimination, which can affect their mental health and the way they express themselves.
What might seem like apathy is the sign of actually having problems. There's been a lot of adjustment made from constant PTSD and just active trauma that they don't necessarily have the same reaction that you would see in others.
If Black youth speak loudly, that's often falsely perceived as aggression. Black youth are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed due to stereotypes and unconscious bias among health-care providers.
Teenagers who are depressed and anxious can be very irritable. Providers need to address internalized unconscious bias towards Black kids and families to ensure accurate mental health diagnosis and care.
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