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Editorial: Is child mental health research structurally racist?
1Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA.
Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, and Allied Disciplines
|January 28, 2021
Summary
Child mental health research must address how institutional and societal factors perpetuate racial inequities. Traditional research approaches may create barriers to improving mental health outcomes for all children.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Sociology
Background:
- Global discourse highlights institutional and societal factors driving racial and ethnic inequities.
- Child mental health research must critically examine its role in perpetuating these disparities.
Discussion:
- Traditional research methodologies and publication practices in child psychology and psychiatry may create structural barriers.
- These barriers can impede the advancement of knowledge and the improvement of mental health for diverse racial and ethnic groups.
Key Insights:
- The current research landscape may inadvertently disadvantage specific racial and ethnic groups.
- A critical re-evaluation of research frameworks is necessary to ensure inclusivity and equity.
Outlook:
- Future research must adopt inclusive methodologies to address racial inequities in child mental health.
- Collaborative efforts are needed to dismantle structural barriers and promote equitable mental health outcomes for all children.
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