How Trauma Impacts Black Communities And Police Officers Psychologically
Forbes, July 13, 2016
The recent violence, police shootings of black men, the attack on police officers and the 24/7 media coverage have left me feeling as though there’s a dead weight tied around my heart. No longer are we confined to news consumption through the evening news or the morning paper. We’re constantly bombarded with news from social media—Twitter and Facebook, just to name a few.
Dr. Bohl-Penrod was among the psychologists interviewed by Forbes for this insightful article covering questions surrounding the emotional impact of the Dallas tragedy on black citizens and police officers.