Diversity in Medicine
Families in Psychiatry
Colorism can lead to intrafamily conflict
Dr. Alison M. Heru offers guidance aimed at helping psychiatrists deescalate conflict tied to racism within families.
For Residents
Strengthening faith during coronavirus: An Islamic perspective
'Ramadan will be depressing this year,' a patient told me as I entered the room for an evaluation.
Feature
APA tackles structural racism in psychiatry, itself
“It should be essential for psychiatrists to learn about the historical racism of psychiatry and the current racial inequities that exist among...
Commentary
COVID-19–related skin changes: The hidden racism in documentation
It is not a stretch to suggest that skin manifestations associated with COVID-19 may look very different in darker skin.
Commentary
Provide support in uncertain times
Listen to children’s or teens’ concerns and share information in developmentally appropriate ways. It is okay to not have all of the answers.
Families in Psychiatry
Helping families understand internalized racism
Several questions can help psychiatrists elicit internalized racism in patients of color, according to Dr. Alison M. Heru.
Commentary
How racism contributes to the effects of SARS-CoV-2
Underrepresented minorities face systemic bias and racism when interacting with the healthcare system, Dr. Salles writes.
Conference Coverage
Ringing the alarm about black youth suicide
“Black youth, relative to white youth, do not receive treatment for depression, which may be a precursor issue,” Dr. Michael A. Lindsey.
Commentary
How can we better engage black men as patients?
Challenge yourself to allow the patient to tell his story, said Dr. Kevin M. Simon.
Commentary
George Floyd, race, and psychiatry: How to talk to patients
Dr. Lorenzo Norris and Dr. Brandon Newsome, black psychiatrists from two different generations, discuss their hopes for fighting racism in society...
Commentary
Management of race in psychotherapy and supervision
There is reason to believe that change can occur, say Dr. Constance E. Dunlap, Dr. Ebony Dennis, Dr. Flavia DeSouza, Dr. Jessica Isom, and Dr....