Foster, Carmen Reese; Davis, Curtis; Held, Mary; University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of COVID-19 and race-based trauma on the
mental health of Black social workers and to identify support systems. An explanatory
sequential design was used to measure mental health, COVID-19, quality of life, race-based
trauma, and support systems. A multiple regression analysis was conducted to determine which
dependent variables would significantly correlate with COVID-19 and race-based trauma.
Depression, anxiety, and stress were significant. Several themes emerged from the qualitative
interviews, with 85% reporting a lack of support from their White colleagues. Identified sources
of support were therapy and positive relationships.