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

ABSTRACT:

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.

Method

Inclusion criteria were: (a) peer-reviewed publications containing original data; (b) UK-based research; (c) included examination of associations between mental health and experiences of direct or indirect racism (quantitative or qualitative); (d) inclusion of an assessment of mental health outcomes; (e) participant ages up to and including 18 years of age or (if the range went beyond 18) with a mean age of 17 years or less. Six databases were searched between 2000 a

SUBMITTER: Ghezae FT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11822989 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature