Which statement best captures the relationship between discrimination and mental health resilience?

• A. Discrimination Can Negatively Affect Psychological Well-Being but Resilience Can Be Enhanced Through Support
• B. It Has No Impact
• C. It Only Affects Finances
• D. It Is Beneficial

Answer: (A)

Discrimination acts as a psychosocial stressor that can harm psychological well-being, increasing risk for anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. At the same time, mental health resilience—the ability to cope with stress, adapt, and recover—can be strengthened when people have supportive relationships, access to resources, and strategies for managing stress. This statement captures both parts: recognizing the potential negative impact of discriminatory experiences while also acknowledging that resilience is not fixed and can be enhanced through social support and protective factors. The other options miss the clear link between discrimination and psychological impact, or they oversimplify the relationship by claiming no effect, focusing only on finances, or suggesting it is beneficial.