A survey of Australian school students found that direct and second-hand racial discrimination were common for students from Indigenous and ethnic minority backgrounds. Discrimination was linked to emotional, behavioural and sleep problems.
Topic: Racism and discrimination
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Intracommunity intersectional discrimination and its impact on psychological distress and smoking behavior among sexual minority men from minority ethnic backgrounds
A national survey of 1,056 Asian gay, bisexual and other sexual minority men in Australia. Racism and discrimination within LGBTQ+ communities was linked to higher psychological distress, which in turn was linked to smoking.
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Mental health impacts of racial discrimination in Australian culturally and linguistically diverse communities: a cross-sectional survey
A survey of 1,139 people from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds in four Australian localities found that experiencing more racial discrimination was linked to worse mental health. The authors say preventing racism will do more than helping individuals cope with it.
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Racism as a Determinant of Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A major meta-analysis, led by Australian researchers, of 293 studies worldwide (mostly from the US). It found that racism is clearly linked to poorer mental health, including depression, anxiety and stress.
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A systematic review and narrative synthesis of prevalence rates, risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior in international students
A systematic review of suicidal thoughts and behaviour in international students. Social isolation, other mental health conditions and racism or discrimination were often linked to risk, but good-quality studies were few.
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Service needs and experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse veterans: Final report
A study based on interviews with 38 veterans from CALD backgrounds about their support needs. It describes racism experienced in the Defence Force and barriers to culturally responsive services, including for mental health.
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Responding together: Multicultural young people and their mental health
A policy report on the mental health of young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. It notes that most are resilient but that racism and managing a multicultural identity can harm wellbeing, and it makes policy recommendations.