This handbook brings together crucial information related to
mental illness among black Americans by examining the impact of
social structures and conditions on the mental health of blacks.
"Choice"
While it is generally assumed that poverty, unemployment, and
discrimination have a serious impact on the psychological
well-being and functioning of black Americans, very little research
has been directed to understanding or documenting the black
experience from the mental health standpoint. This
multidisciplinary study develops a broad perspective on the
subject, with implications for both clinical practice and
sociological research. In addition to examining important mental
health issues, the authors look at the ways in which specific
social, structural, and cultural conditions and practices affect
the lives of individual Black Americans and their families.
The first two parts of the book present demographic profiles of
the black community and epidemiological analyses of mental
disorders. The psychological stressors arising from racism are next
considered, together with the social structures and coping skills
that have enabled blacks to maintain networks of support. Two
chapters are devoted to homicide and family violence in the black
community. The remaining chapters cover psychiatric diagnosis and
treatment, legal and social policy issues, and factors in positive
mental health. Incorporating the contributions of sociologists,
social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists as well as mental
health administrators, this book provides new data and expert
analyses that will be of interest to anyone working in this rapidly
expanding field.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 1990 |
First published: |
September 1990 |
Authors: |
Dorothy Smith Ruiz
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Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
352 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-26330-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-26330-2 |
Barcode: |
9780313263309 |
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