Equipping African American Clergy to Recognize Depression

Jean Spann Anthony¹, Edith Morris, Charles W Collins+4

• ¹Jean Spann Anthony, PhD, RN, is an associate professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. Her research focuses on mental health and health disparities and healthcare decision-making. Edith Morris, PhD, PPCNP, is a research associate, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Her research interests include health disparities, adolescent health, and transcultural nursing. Charles W. Collins, MD, MBA, is a professor of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, executive vice-chair of the Department of Psychiatry & Behavior Neuroscience, director of clinical services, and chief clinical officer of psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Albert Watson, PhD, is retired from the University of Cincinnati Department of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Service. His expertise includes training students in culturally competent counseling techniques, health disparities, and substance abuse. Jennifer E. Williams, EdD, is a trauma-informed behavioral health clinician, trainer and advocate. She is owner of J. W. Williams & Associates. B'Nai Ferguson, MA, is a social worker at the Central Community Health Board, Cincinnati, Ohio. Deborah Ruhlman, RN, APRN, works at St. Elizabeth Physicians, specializing in cardiology and women's health.