Highly-publicized incidents of violence against Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 may affect their mental health and wellbeing—even if they do not experience violence or illness directly. Black and Hispanic people are more likely than non-BIPOC people to know someone who has been seriously impacted by COVID-19, which they may associate with widespread racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes and access to health care. This can lead to anger, anxiety, or feelings of numbness.
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Anti-Racism, Clinical Practice, Ethical and Cultural Issues, Homeless Services, Justice, Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion (JEDI)