Black psychiatrists' experience of discrimination and related behaviours in the workplace: UK survey.

IF 2.2 Q3 PSYCHIATRY

BJPsych Bulletin Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI:10.1192/bjb.2025.7

Jade Hombo, Lovita Owusu-Mensah, Martin Orrell, Mona-Lisa Kwentoh

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Abstract

Aims and method: In the UK, Black doctors experience higher levels of discrimination, bullying and harassment compared with other doctors. This study aims to explore the impact of this on perceived well-being and mental health. A UK survey of 109 Black psychiatrists asked about racism, othering, microaggressions, bullying and harassment, plus any links to career progression or mental well-being.

Results: Sixty-three survey participants (57.8%) had faced workplace microaggressions, 44 (40.4%) had experienced workplace bullying and 41 (37.6%) had faced workplace harassment. Forty-seven (43.1%) participants reported a detrimental impact on their mental health, with 35 (32.1%) considering quitting and 24 (22%) reporting a poorer work performance.

Clinical implications: These experiences are unacceptable and can be traumatic. The impact of racism and discrimination can also undermine effective service delivery. Barriers to reporting can prolong mistreatment and deter professional aspirations among Black psychiatrists. Collective action is needed to drastically improve the workplace environment, including the widespread institutional adoption of an anti-discriminatory stance.

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黑人精神科医生在工作场所遭受歧视和相关行为的经历：英国调查。

目的和方法：在英国，与其他医生相比，黑人医生受到的歧视、欺凌和骚扰程度更高。本研究旨在探讨这对感知幸福感和心理健康的影响。英国对109名黑人精神病医生进行了调查，询问他们关于种族主义、他人、微侵犯、欺凌和骚扰，以及与职业发展或心理健康的任何联系。结果：63名受访者（57.8%）曾遭遇职场微侵犯，44名受访者（40.4%）曾遭遇职场欺凌，41名受访者（37.6%）曾遭遇职场骚扰。47名（43.1%）参与者表示自己的心理健康受到了不利影响，35名（32.1%）参与者考虑戒烟，24名（22%）参与者表示工作表现变差。临床意义：这些经历是不可接受的，可能是创伤性的。种族主义和歧视的影响也会破坏有效的服务提供。报告的障碍会延长虐待，阻碍黑人精神科医生的职业抱负。需要采取集体行动，大幅度改善工作场所环境，包括在机构上广泛采取反歧视立场。

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BJPsych Bulletin PSYCHIATRY-

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4.30

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期刊介绍： BJPsych Bulletin prioritises research, opinion and informed reflection on the state of psychiatry, management of psychiatric services, and education and training in psychiatry. It provides essential reading and practical value to psychiatrists and anyone involved in the management and provision of mental healthcare.