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Covid-19 And Mental Health Disparities In The Black American Population, Israel Taylor
Covid-19 And Mental Health Disparities In The Black American Population, Israel Taylor
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
The current COVID-19 pandemic has amplified health disparities that have long existed for minoritized groups in the United States. There have been disproportionate effects on the mental and physical health of the Black American population, specifically because of longstanding racial, social, and economic injustices. To fully understand the current state of Black mental health and the extent to which COVID-19 has impacted it, we examine historical examples of unjust mental health practices throughout generations. We then explore why depression, suicidality, and other mental illnesses may have a profound effect on a community that has been made vulnerable to socioeconomic shifts. …