Title: The effects of racism on health and mental health
Headings: What are the effects of racism on health and mental health?
What are the effects of racism on health and mental health?
In adults
Physical health
Mental health
In children and young people
Physical health
Mental health
How to live healthfully while facing racism
Talk about racist experiences with others
Foster a strong sense of racial identity
Lean on friends and family
On socioeconomic status
Physical health
Mental health
However, it is worth noting that this perceived lower risk may be due to racial inequities in the healthcare system.
Summary

Content: Mental health
Reduced access to housing, employment, and mortgage lending due to low socioeconomic status can adversely affect mental health and increase feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety. Although Hispanic and African American people seem to have a lower risk of mental health conditions than those in other racial or ethnic groups, those who do develop such conditions tend to have more persistent psychological issues. However, it is worth noting that this perceived lower risk may be due to racial inequities in the healthcare system. Also, although there is an association between socioeconomic status and race, there is not perfect correspondence between race and low socioeconomic status. Indeed, even among BIPOC of middle and upper socioeconomic status, the effects of racism on mental and physical health persist. Summary
Racism can be a key factor in the onset of physical and mental health issues in BIPOC. Research suggests that the stress that develops due to experiencing or witnessing racism can have long lasting effects, increasing the risk of chronic disease and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression in both children and adults. Utilizing the support of peers and community, forging a strong sense of racial identity, and talking about racist experiences can all be effective ways of coping with the stress of racism. Research suggests that low socioeconomic status has the same impact on physical health as smoking, heavy alcohol use, or an unhealthful diet. Racial groups with higher levels of low socioeconomic status also tend to have more persistent mental health conditions.