This mental health application provides a platform for young people of color and their families to learn about and navigate racism. Designed by clinicians and researchers, the platform helps teens improve their ability to discuss, cope with, and confront racism, fostering better mental well-being.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Young people of color and their families often lack accessible resources to understand and navigate the complexities of racism, leading to increased mental health challenges. Existing mental health resources may not adequately address the unique experiences and cultural context of these individuals. This gap can hinder their ability to cope with and confront racism effectively.
Solution
RACE Space Inc. develops digital mental health tools designed to help young people of color and their families learn about, navigate, and overcome racism. Their flagship product, Teens Navigating the Talk (TNT), is a mental health application designed by clinicians, researchers, and youth of color. The application aims to improve teens’ ability to discuss, cope with, and confront racism, fostering better mental well-being through culturally relevant support and resources. By providing a dedicated platform, RACE Space Inc. seeks to address the mental health disparities faced by young people of color.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes young people of color and their families seeking resources to understand and navigate racism, as well as clinicians and researchers working in the field of mental health.
Features
- Mobile application designed for both Apple App Store and Google Play Store
- Designed in collaboration with clinicians, researchers, and youth of color
- Focuses on improving the ability to discuss, cope with, and confront racism
- Provides culturally relevant mental health support