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The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on millions of people around the world. In the United States, Black people are more at risk of dying from or developing serious complications from the virus. The economic fallout has also had a disproportionate impact on minorities, and the summer of racial justice protests has only compounded the mental and emotional stress for some.
“The impact is often felt in the consulting room with Black clients who are experiencing anxiety, anger, exhaustion and a feeling of powerlessness in the face of racial inequalities and injustices,” said Pyschotherapist and author Lola Jaye. She notes race and systemic racism can and do have direct impacts on psychological health.