The Relationships Between Perceived Discrimination and Utilization of Mental Health Services Among African Americans and Caribbean Blacks

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1241-1247
Author(s):  
Na’Tasha Evans ◽  
Jiunn-Jye Sheu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Caribbean Blacks

Cultural Mistrust and Mental Health Services for African Americans

2001 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur L. Whaley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cultural Mistrust ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Health Services Use ◽  
College Sample ◽  
Mental Health Services Use

The underutilization of mental health services by African Americans may be due, in part, to their cultural mistrust. The purpose of this article is twofold: (a) to conduct a meta-analysis of the correlations between cultural mistrust in African Americans and their attitudes and behaviors related to mental health services use, comparing them to the correlations between cultural mistrust and measures relevant to other psychosocial domains, and (b) to test some methodological hypotheses about the Cultural Mistrust Inventory, the most popular measure of cultural mistrust. The meta-analysis suggests that the negative effects of Blacks’ cultural mistrust in interracial situations are not unique to counseling and psychotherapy but represent a broader perspective. The meta-analysis also suggests that development of the Cultural Mistrust Inventory with a male-only college sample did not compromise its external validity. The implications of these results for the provision of mental health services to African Americans are discussed.

scholarly journals The negative stereotypes about mental health, and African-American College students’ willingness to seek counseling

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-42
Author(s):  
Quaneshia S. Chandler
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
College Students ◽  
African American ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
African American College Students ◽  
Negative Stereotypes ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
The Many

Mental health issues, such as excessive stress, anxiety and depression, are common among the college students. Students from minority populations disproportionally experience these issues, which impacts their overall functioning. It is well known that African Americans and others underutilise mental health service and are more likely to discontinue services even when they seek such services. Given this observation, the present study examines the attitude of African American college students towards seeking mental health services. Specifically, the study will highlight negative stereotypes attached to seeking mental health services, and how these impact the willingness of African American college students to seek mental health services. The study will explore ways to combat these negative stereotypes. Additionally, the study will also discuss the many barriers that come in to play with African Americans in seeking mental health opportunities. Keywords: Stereotypes, African Americans, mental Health, counseling, willingness.

Mental Health Care for Latinos: Inequalities in Use of Specialty Mental Health Services Among Latinos, African Americans, and Non-Latino Whites

2002 ◽  
Vol 53 (12) ◽  
pp. 1547-1555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margarita Alegría ◽  
Glorisa Canino ◽  
Ruth Ríos ◽  
Mildred Vera ◽  
José Calderón ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Specialty Mental Health
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