Abstract
That religion has been a significant component of life in most African American communities for generations is a fact that has been firmly established in popular and scholarly literature alike. An accompanying reticence among members of this community to utilize the services of mental health professionals for serious personal/mental health issues for numerous, valid reasons has also been documented. Yet, what remains unknown is whether or not the historical reliance on the indigenous supports of the Black Church continues unabated or if the community is trending away from religious help-seeking. This paper presents initial findings from an exploratory study designed to assess the perceptions of African American Christians about help-seeking within the religious community.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
