At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Self-identified as a Person of Color (BIPOC)
- ✓Veteran status
- ✓Endorsement of perceived discrimination experiences on validated scales (Everyday Discrimination Form or Major Experiences of Discrimination Scale) occurring 'a few times a year' or more frequently
- ✓Endorsement of stress on a validated single-item measure
- ✕Serious mental illness (e.g., severe depression, psychotic illness, mania)
- ✕Untreated alcohol or substance use disorders
- ✕Cognitive impairment interfering with group participation
- ✕Serious suicidality or homicidality with plan/intent likely requiring urgent intervention during study period
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Fostering Resilience to Race-Based Stress: A Pilot Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating RBSTE and PCT for Life Stress and Racism. Completed, enrolled 37 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The existence of racially/ethnically based health disparities is well established, both within the civilian community and among Service Members and Veterans. Experiences of discrimination are acute and chronic stressors that substantially contribute to greater emotional distress, poorer health behavior, lower healthcare utilization and increased allostatic load, all of which undermine well-being, functioning and Whole Health. An innovative clinical program, the Race-Based Stress/Trauma and Empowerment (RBSTE) group, was developed to help Veterans of Color to build coping resources and empowerment. Although qualitative data suggest the promise of this intervention, systematic evaluation is lacking. The proposed feasibility project will lay the groundwork for a future randomized controlled trial to evaluate RBSTE as compared to a control group in terms of Whole Health, functioning and mental/physical wellness. The project thus begins a program of research to address the health implications of systemic racism.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
8-week health promotion group focused on supporting coping with racism and empowerment
8-week health promotion group focused on providing support and facilitating problem solving