Anti-racism and mental health resources: microaggressions
A PowerPoint and guidance on delivering a presentation about microaggressions to staff members.
This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.
A microaggression is ‘an act or a remark that discriminates against one or more members of a minority group, either deliberately or by mistake’.
Research has found that experiencing microaggressions can have a significant impact on mental health.
This resource is comprised of a PowerPoint presentation to deliver in a staff meeting, along with accompanying guidance for the person delivering the meeting.
The presentation will cover:
- what microaggressions are
- the mental health impact of experiencing microaggressions
- how to avoid committing microaggressions
- what to do if they experience or witness a microaggression.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by staff at primary and secondary schools
This resource belongs to the resource hub for classroom and wellbeing support.
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