Improving Black Mental Health: A Collective Call to Action.
Psychiatr Serv
; 73(6): 697-700, 2022 06.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1443693
ABSTRACT
A constellation of factors detrimentally affects Black mental health at individual and community levels. Issues such as racism, trauma, and a lack of culturally relevant services prevent access to timely, high-quality mental health treatment. These negative experiences, exacerbated by the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, contribute to the increased prevalence of mental health conditions in Black communities. The authors call for a Wellness First approach to dismantle the status quo and to mobilize collective action among individuals, providers, organizations, funders, and policy makers to create equitable opportunities that promote healing and prevent further trauma in Black communities.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Racism
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Psychiatr Serv
Journal subject:
Psychiatry
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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