Enabling well-being and self-care for faculty of color

• In Event: Scholars of Color Mentoring Roundtable (Table 1)

Abstract

Participants will discuss strategies to support the mental health and well-being of scholars of color in academia, particularly as they navigate cultural taxation and growing racial tensions in higher education. Particular focus will be given to race-related mental health outcomes and self-care strategies for scholars of color.

Authors

• Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Lindsay Pérez Huber, California State University - Long Beach

• Latoya Haynes-Thoby, University of Connecticut