Georgia State Research Shows Link Between Racial Discrimination And Accelerated Aging, Depression

Many studies have shown how childhood experiences can have profound
effects on physical and mental health later in life. Now, a new
study from Georgia State University, is showing how racism affects
children over time. Dr. Sierra Carter is assistant professor of
psychology at GSU and co-author of a study finding that African
American children who experience early life stress from racial
discrimination are at elevated risk for accelerated aging and
depression later in life.