Statement on Racism and Discrimination

The University at Albany Department of Psychology condemns, without qualification, racism, discrimination, violence, and threats of harm toward Black and Brown individuals locally, nationally, and globally. The accumulated psychological research evidence has pointed to a clear conclusion: Systematic explicit and implicit racism, discrimination, and bias against communities of colors permeate all corners of the globe and exert untold physical and psychological harm to these communities. The Department of Psychology stands with those working to change our societal institutions that have disproportionately negatively affected communities of color, and we stand with President Rodriguez to reaffirm our commitment to providing a safe and inclusive work and learning environment.

For those of you seeking answers to how you can help effect change, we encourage you to keep an eye out for opportunities within your own communities. We also acknowledge that these troubling times can be a source of frustration, uncertainty, and anxiety. UAlbany offers multiple services to support students in such times. Information about counseling and psychological services can be found at https://www.albany.edu/counseling_center/. Information about the Psychological Services Center can be found at https://www.albany.edu/psc/. Information about the Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program can be found at https://www.albany.edu/middleearthcafe/. Finally, the faculty of the Department of Psychology are available to listen and talk to students.

University Counseling Center
518-442-5800
https://www.albany.edu/counseling_center/                                                 

Psychological Services Center
299 Washington Avenue
518-442-4900
https://www.albany.edu/psc/

Middle Earth Peer Assistance Program
646-558-8656
https://www.albany.edu/middleearthcafe/