African Americans and Mental Health: Practical and Strategic Solutions to Barriers, Needs, and Challenges 2021 Edition Contributor(s): Adekson, Mary Olufunmilayo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 303077130X ISBN-13: 9783030771300 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $123.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Clinical Psychology - Social Science | Criminology - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.92 lbs) 145 pages |
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Publisher Description: This book enumerates the unique challenges, barriers, needs, and trauma of being an African American in the United States, and at the same time highlights what needs to be done to improve and foster the mental health healing of this population. This includes practical applications and strategic solutions that work, such as the family togetherness and ardent spiritual beliefs that form the basis for resilient and vibrant mental health among African Americans. This contributed volume features the authorship of counseling professionals, most of whom are African American themselves. Because of their own personal experiences, they are able to emphasize cogent helping strategies for this population, to show how to move forward with encouragement. The book also highlights ways to promote life that is mentally healthy and holistic for African Americans. Topics covered within the chapters include:
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