Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Despite the historical and perpetual trauma, racism, discrimination, socio-economical, and socio-political disparities they have experienced in the United States, Black men have consistently forged ways to demonstrate resilience and assert their own sense of autonomy and masculinity. Nevertheless, their ecological context of living in a country that has historically sought to dehumanize them and eradicate their manhood is cumbersome to their mental wellbeing. Furthermore, the tendency by researchers to pathologize Black males obfuscates the reality of their situation in the United States, minimizing their mental needs. Understanding both the complexity of their ecological context as well as their adaptability and resilience will give behavioral health providers better insight into the realities of Black men's sense of masculinity and implications for their mental health. This chapter elucidates on the complexities of the Black male experience, Black masculinity, and implications for their mental health. The chapter concludes with recommendations for treatment.
Recommended Citation
Johnson, R. (2024). I Am a Man: Understanding Black Male Identity and Mental Health Needs. In D. Bates (Ed.), Mental Health Counseling for Men: Practical Strategies and Effective Engagement (pp. 74-102). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1459-3.ch004
First Page
74
Last Page
102
Publication Title
Mental Health Counseling for Men: Practical Strategies and Effective Engagement
DOI
https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1459-3.ch004
ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0681-2435
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