Systematic Racism: Racial Disparities in Mental Health during COVID-19

Authors

Nathalie Mizelle
University of the District of Columbia
James Maiden
University of the District of Columbia
Quintin Boston
University of the District of Columbia
Anthony Andrews
University of the District of Columbia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21467/proceedings.135.10

Synopsis

Systemic racism exacerbates the adverse impacts of social determinants of health, causing health disparities for African Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic's effect on communities of color has provided more attention and respect to African Americans' need for mental health care. This conceptual article explores COVID-19 and systemic racism disproportionately affecting African Americans' mental health and psychological well-being. The article also provides recommendations for counselor educators and mental health professionals to combat the problem.

UDC Faculty Senate
Publication
Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Faculty Senate Research Conference: Higher Education During Pandemics
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Published
September 8, 2022
Series
AIJR Proceedings
Online ISSN
2582-3922
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