Black Children and the Pressing Need for Antiracism in Child Psychiatry

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Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson, MSM CAP PD is a co-author on a newly released article in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry entitled "Black Children and the Pressing Need for Anti-Racism in Child Psychiatry". The article touches upon the inequitable impact of societal stressors including the COVID epidemic and racism on the mental health of black children. It also includes a call to action for children's mental health providers, with anti-racist action steps for child psychiatrists to take as clinicians, educators, administrators and advocates.


About the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The mission of AACAP is the promotion of the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers. (aacap.org)