Anti-Black Racism’s Impact on Black Mental Health
Overview and Implications for Social Work Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12780807 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tynecca Lynch (Appalachian State University, Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, corresponding author), Emily K Dakin (Appalachian State University), Emily Dakin (Appalachian State University, Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences), Michael L Howell (Appalachian State University, Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 1-18 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-19 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Teaching in Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1540-7349 • E-ISSN: 0884-1233 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/08841233.2026.2620749 |
| OpenAlex | W7130512118 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 56 |
Anti-Black racism significantly impacts the mental health of Black people in America. This paper provides a concise overview of historical and contemporary manifestations of anti-Black racism and its psychological consequences, followed by a discussion of considerations for Black individuals accessing mental health treatment. After providing this overview, this paper reviews various recommendations for including content on the impact of anti-Black racism on Black mental health within social work education. By addressing these recommendations, social work education can better prepare students to effectively support the mental health of Black communities.
Higher education · Mental health · Work (physics · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research · Social Work Education and Practice · Social Work
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