Vicarious Racism and Vigilance During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Mental Health Implications Among Asian and Black Americans.
David H ChaeTiffany YipConnor D MartzKara ChungJennifer A RichesonAnjum HajatDavid S CurtisLeoandra Onnie RogersThomas A LaVeistPublished in: Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974) (2021)
Mental health problems are a pressing concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from our study suggest that heightened racist sentiment, harassment, and violence against Asian and Black Americans contribute to increased risk of depression and anxiety via vicarious racism and vigilance. Public health efforts during this period should address endemic racism as well as COVID-19.