Exploring the Association Between Structural Racism and Mental Health: Geospatial and Machine Learning Analysis.
Fahimeh MohebbiAmir Masoud ForatiLucas TorresTerri A deRoon-CassiniJennifer HarrisCarissa N WeisJohn R MantschRina GhosePublished in: JMIR public health and surveillance (2024)
The findings demonstrate that structural racism shapes mental health disparities, with Black community members disproportionately impacted. The multifaceted methodological approach underscores the value of integrating geospatial analysis and deep learning to understand complex social determinants of mental health. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions, addressing both individual and systemic factors to mitigate mental health disparities rooted in structural racism.