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The association between experiences of racism and mental health on children and young people in the UK: rapid scoping review

Fiyory Tzeggai Ghezae Orcid Logo, Zonke Zungu, Ann John Orcid Logo, Kadra Abdinasir, Kamaldeep Bhui Orcid Logo, Adenike Adebiyi, Cathy Creswell Orcid Logo

BJPsych Open, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Start page: e26

Swansea University Author: Ann John Orcid Logo

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DOI (Published version): 10.1192/bjo.2024.836

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Background: Racism is increasingly recognised as a key contributor to poor mental health. However, the existing literature primarily focuses on its effects on adults. Aim: To identify literature on the association between experiences of racism and mental health in children and young people in the UK...

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