Critical race theory and mental health

Moodley, Roy; Mujtaba, Falak; Kleiman, Sela

doi:10.4324/9781315399584-11

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“…This difference is not explained by child sex, SES, maternal mental health, and maternal immigrant status, suggesting that there may be other factors linked to minority status which influence socioemotional behavior. Although additional research is needed to ascertain specific processes, risk factors for internalizing problems in ethnic minority children could be explained by the critical race theory which explores the unequal distribution of resources, diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, and societal and political manifestations as the result of racial stratification (Moodley et al, 2017 ).…”

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Mental Health in Ethnic Minority Populations in the UK: Developmental Trajectories from Early Childhood to Mid Adolescence

Bains

Gutman

2021

J Youth Adolescence

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A large body of literature has demonstrated that there are developmental differences in mental health problems. However, less is known about the development of mental health problems in ethnic minority children, particularly at the population level. Using a detailed ethnic classification and nationally representative data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study (n = 18, 521, 49% female, 18% ethnic minority), this study examines ethnic differences in children’s mental health problems and trajectories of mental health from ages 3 to 14 years. Growth curve modeling revealed that ethnic minority children followed different developmental trajectories of internalizing and externalizing problems than white children, either in terms of the mean-level and/or rate of change across age. These differences were not explained by child sex, socioeconomic status, maternal depressive symptoms, and maternal immigrant status, highlighting the need for further research exploring the factors that underpin ethnic inequalities in child mental health.

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Mental Health in Ethnic Minority Populations in the UK: Developmental Trajectories from Early Childhood to Mid Adolescence

Bains

Gutman

2021

J Youth Adolescence

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“…Both frameworks conceptualise race as socially constructed based on categories created by society rather than science (Daftry, 2020); race is constructed in ways that meet the needs of the white dominant group, and being white means gaining access to greater economic, political and social security. Within the socially constructed system of race, the white race is viewed as "normal," the standard for humans and culture, and all other races as "deviant" and "abnormal" (Moodley et al, 2018).…”

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“…Such "colonial thinking" shores up white normativity -western psychology becomes the standard -and can result in the stigmatisation of the behaviours of non-western clients and clients of colour that do not conform to the standards for white normativity (Moodley et al, 2018).…”

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“Music therapy is the very definition of white privilege”: Music therapists’ perspectives on race and class in UK music therapy

Mains,

Clarke,

Annesley

2024

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The resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2020 following the death of George Floyd highlighted, once again, the racial and socioeconomic inequities permeating western countries, and galvanised music therapists in the UK and elsewhere to reflect on the importance of race and social class in their profession and therapeutic practice. These discussions have a longer history in the US; in the UK they are in their infancy. Building on the 2020 British Association of Music Therapy Diversity Report (Langford et al., 2020), this study aimed to contribute to the burgeoning discussion in UK music therapy by inviting trainee and qualified music therapists to reflect on how – often intersecting – racial and socioeconomic inequities impact on music therapy training and practice and what changes are needed for music therapy to become more relevant to and representative of minoritised communities. Data were generated using an online qualitative survey (N=28) and five follow-up telephone interviews, allowing for both breadth and depth in an area where there is a paucity of research, and a higher level of “felt anonymity” for a potentially sensitive and threatening topic. Reflexive thematic analysis informed by critical race theory was used to develop three themes from the data: 1) Posh white ladies: the typical music therapist; 2) White normativity and fragility in music therapy; and 3) Music therapy: undervalued and too costly. In the conclusion, we synthesise the participants’ accounts into recommendations for diversifying the music therapy profession in the UK.

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“…Unfortunately, when counselors are unaware of their own potentially racist behaviors or when they minimize a client's feelings about a racist experience (Constantine, 2007), they miss opportunities to process what happened in a meaningful way, leaving the client primarily responsible to explore their feelings about the encounter on their own. A demonstrated lack of openness to address racist dialogue both within and outside of session might negatively impact treatment progress and the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor (Moodley et al., 2017). Without the space to assert how racial trauma impacts a client's lived experience and with limited empirical data to highlight the complex experiences of racism, microaggressions, and trauma in counseling, counselors miss opportunities to invite clients to share their stories for learning, growth and change.…”

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Enhancing the therapeutic alliance with African American clients: Using a critical race theoretical approach to navigate conversations about racism

Fripp

Adams

2022

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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Significant challenges like stigma and disparities prevent African Americans from entering counseling. Additionally, discrimination and racism might exacerbate anxieties around help‐seeking. However, openly expressing their stories of racism and oppression in counseling increases the therapeutic alliance and creates a safe space for healing and trust. We introduce a critical race theoretical approach to support counselors as they navigate difficult conversations about race. Counseling implications are provided to increase the opportunity for dialogue about racism.

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Critical race theory and mental health

Cited by 7 publications

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Mental Health in Ethnic Minority Populations in the UK: Developmental Trajectories from Early Childhood to Mid Adolescence

Mental Health in Ethnic Minority Populations in the UK: Developmental Trajectories from Early Childhood to Mid Adolescence

“Music therapy is the very definition of white privilege”: Music therapists’ perspectives on race and class in UK music therapy

Enhancing the therapeutic alliance with African American clients: Using a critical race theoretical approach to navigate conversations about racism

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