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Mental health ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic for Black Americans

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ID15689175
AuthorsDerek M Novacek (0000-0002-5943-5215, Department of Veterans Affairs, corresponding author), Joya Hampton-Anderson (0000-0001-9921-281X, Emory University), Megan T Ebor (0000-0001-8796-634X, University of California, Los Angeles), Tamra Loeb (0000-0002-4027-6285, University of California, Los Angeles), Gail E Wyatt (0000-0002-2630-1480, University of California, Los Angeles)
Year2020
Volume12
Issue5
Pages449-451
Publication date2020-06-11
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePsychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1942-969X • E-ISSN: 1942-9681
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1037/tra0000796
PMID32525370
OpenAlexW3034091742
LanguageEN
Citations received62
References cited16

Mental health clinicians and researchers must be prepared to address the unique needs of Black Americans who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Race-conscious and culturally competent interventions that consider factors such as discrimination, distrust of health care providers, and historical and racial trauma as well as protective factors including social support and culturally sanctioned coping strategies are needed. Research to accurately assess and design treatments for the mental health consequences of COVID-19 among Black Americans is warranted. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)

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Citations per year10,33
Citation span2020 - 2026 (7)
Citation velocitycurrent
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