title: Mental scars of racism.
abstract: The over-representation of black and minority ethnic (BME) people in mental health services may reflect their exposure to overt and covert racism, which acts as a 'chronic stressor'. Mental health professionals can help by building positive relationships with their BME patients.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health and Social Care at South Bank University, London.
authors.forename: Tony
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Leiba
mesh_terms: D003254:Consumer Advocacy; D006801:Humans; D063505:Racism; D006113:United Kingdom