How Racism Affects Black and Minority Communities

Описание: In this video, Matthew McKenzie – A Caring Mind*, facilitator of the *National Ethnic Mental Health Carers Forum and *Triangle of Care Community Chair*, explores the powerful connection between *racism, mental health, and community wellbeing*.

Racism continues to affect the lives of Black and minority ethnic people, influencing access to care, trust in services, and overall wellbeing. Matthew discusses how mental health organisations can take an active role in promoting *anti-racism*, building *inclusive partnerships*, and ensuring *culturally responsive support*.

This lecture also highlights the importance of the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF) and the vital contribution of unpaid minority carers in shaping fairer, more compassionate mental health systems.

00:00 start
00:20 Introduction and channel focus on unpaid carers and mental health
01:34 Defining racism and its community impact
04:50 Workplace discrimination and healthcare inequalities
06:01 Hate crimes, online abuse, and media stereotyping
08:51 Environmental and economic racism examples
10:52 Impact of racism on mental health and wellbeing
13:40 Mental health services' role in promoting anti-racism
18:45 Patient Race Equality Framework (PREF) overview
22:17 Involving unpaid minority carers in mental health services
25:29 Summary and call to action for community engagement

Key themes covered:

The impact of racism on mental health in today’s society
How mental health services can embed anti-racist practice
Understanding the role of PCREF in promoting equality
Recognising and involving unpaid carers from minority communities

If you’re passionate about equality, inclusion, and improving mental health outcomes for all, this talk offers practical insight and inspiration.

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