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Antiracist Practice in Psychiatry: Principles and Recommendations.
Negar Fani1, DeJuan White1, Erica Marshall-Lee1
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta.
Focus (American Psychiatric Publishing)
|May 19, 2023
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened mental health disparities for racial-ethnic minorities due to systemic injustice and clinician bias. This article offers practical antiracist strategies for mental health professionals to improve care.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Disparities
- Antiracism in Healthcare
- Psychiatric Practice
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing mental health disparities among people of color, including Black, Latinx, and American Indian populations.
- Systemic injustice, overt hostility, and clinician bias have historically disrupted trust in mental health systems for marginalized racial-ethnic groups.
- These compounded factors have significantly deepened health inequities in mental healthcare access and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors perpetuating mental health disparities in racial-ethnic minority populations.
- To outline essential components of antiracist practice within psychiatry and broader mental health fields.
- To provide actionable strategies for integrating antiracist approaches into clinical mental healthcare.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of factors contributing to mental health disparities.
- Literature review on antiracist frameworks in healthcare.
- Synthesis of practical applications for clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Identified systemic injustice and clinician bias as key drivers of mental health inequities.
- Defined core principles of antiracist practice in mental healthcare.
- Presented evidence-based strategies for implementing antiracist interventions.
Conclusions:
- Antiracist practice is crucial for mitigating mental health disparities among people of color.
- Integrating these practices can rebuild trust and improve care within marginalized communities.
- The article provides a roadmap for mental health professionals to adopt more equitable and effective patient care.
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