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Examining Black Americans’ Attitude Towards Mental Health Treatment, Alannia Mosley
Examining Black Americans’ Attitude Towards Mental Health Treatment, Alannia Mosley
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EXAMINING BLACK AMERICANS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT
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Alannia Mosley-Jenneford
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2021 Under the Supervision of Marty Sapp, Ph.D.
The purpose of this study was to expand on the current literature on help-seeking attitudes among Black Americans. There is little research exploring the variables associated with Black American’s help-seeking attitudes. However, research has documented the underutilization of service among Black Americans. Literature suggests Black Americans do not seek services until symptoms become persistent and interfere with daily functioning. Evidence supports the relationship between help-seeking attitudes and racial mistrust, racial identity and help-seeking attitudes, and racial …