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Something Like A Phenomenon: High Achieving Women Of Color And Experiences Of Mental Health Resource Utilization, Andrea Hampton Hall
Something Like A Phenomenon: High Achieving Women Of Color And Experiences Of Mental Health Resource Utilization, Andrea Hampton Hall
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine, explore, and understand the lived experiences of high-achieving Black and Latina women who had utilized mental health services in the last 18 months. The impact of discrimination and stigma is present today and may manifest itself within communities of color when these individuals attempt to access mental health services. The counseling field and counselor education programs are ethically responsible for integrating social justice counseling into coursework and practice. This informs educators and counselors of barriers that may influence and impact best practices for providing mental health services to communities of color. A …