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Title: New York City Faith-Based Leaders' Views on COVID-19's Impact on the Mental Health Needs of Black/African American Communities.
Authors: Roberts-Eversley, Nicole1 robertsn@mskcc.org, Williams, Tecora2, Hernández, Raúl1, Lynch, Kathleen A.1, Wu, Yumeng1, Rebollo, Gabriela1, Haider, Fariha2, Udom, Udeme2, Gany, Francesca3, Lubetkin, Erica4
Source: Journal of Community Health. Aug2025, Vol. 50 Issue 4, p623-637. 15p.
Subject Terms: *Health services accessibility, *Qualitative research, *Church buildings, *Help-seeking behavior, *Experience, *Research, *Research methodology, *Quality of life, *Grief, Religious institutions, Wounds & injuries, Health attitudes, African Americans, Research funding, Mental health, Interviewing, Thematic analysis, Medical needs assessment, Social support, Quality assurance, COVID-19, Neighborhood characteristics, Social stigma, Well-being
Geographic Terms: New York (State)
Abstract: This investigation sought to understand the mental health needs of Black/African Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic and explore the church leaders' perspectives and experiences in supporting the mental health of their communities during this time. This exploratory qualitative study uses semi-structured interviews with 21 church leaders from predominantly Black neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Harlem, New York City (NYC), which were most adversely impacted by COVID-19. Neighborhoods were selected based on COVID-19 infection and mortality data from the NYC Department of Health. Transcripts were coded and thematically analyzed using Dedoose software. Four overarching themes and one subtheme emerged: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic amplified underlying community quality of life challenges, creating a "downward cascade" of mental health, (1a) COVID-19 is a source of collective grief and trauma; (2) Faith-based leaders play a key role in providing mental health support to their community; (3) Faith-based leaders seek strategies to reduce mental health stigma, normalize conversations around mental health; and (4) Faith-based leaders often operate in isolation from citywide mental health services, disconnected from existing programs and resources. Leaders anticipate a higher demand for mental health services. On the road to emotional wellness post-pandemic, public awareness of symptoms of mental health issues must be emphasized and available resources utilized to reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behavior. Addressing these implications requires comprehensive multi-sector community driven efforts that include collaboration with faith-based communities to support community resilience and improve mental healthcare access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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