JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Findings from University of Pennsylvania in the Area of Anxiety Disorders Published (The relationship between racial discrimination in healthcare, loneliness, and mental health among Black Philadelphia residents).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 348 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses research on the impact of racial discrimination in healthcare on mental health outcomes, particularly anxiety and depression, among Black individuals in the U.S. Conducted by the University of Pennsylvania, the study found that racial discrimination is positively associated with increased levels of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. The research, part of the PhillyCEAL initiative, involved 327 Black Philadelphia residents who completed online surveys. The findings suggest that addressing racial discrimination in healthcare is essential for improving mental health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on interventions to reduce loneliness as a potential mitigator of these adverse effects. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/05, p348
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:185045959
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