Lay My Burden Down: Suicide and the Mental Health Crisis Among African-Americans

Name: Lay My Burden Down: Suicide and the Mental Health Crisis Among African-Americans
SKU: INR-9780807009598
Price: 18.00 USD
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SKU: INR-9780807009598 Categories: Trauma, All Books, Suicidal Thoughts Tags: Psychology, Mental Health, Social Science, Ethnic Studies, Ingram, Suicide, African American Studies, Suicidal Behavior, African Americans

Description

Through stories (including their own), interviews, and analysis of the most recent data available, Dr. Alvin Poussaint and journalist Amy Alexander offer a groundbreaking look at ‘posttraumatic slavery syndrome, ‘ the unique physical and emotional perils for black people that are the legacy of slavery and persistent racism. They examine the historical, cultural, and social factors that make many blacks reluctant to seek health care, and cite ways that everyone from the layperson to the health care provider can help

Author: Poussaint, Alvin F, Author: Alexander, Amy

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 807009598
Language: English
Pages: 204