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The Strong Black Woman versus Mental Health Utilization: A Qualitative Study
Abstract:
Recent investigations have elucidated the influence of the strong Black woman (SBW) ideal on the mental health and treatment-seeking behaviors of Black women in the United States. However, factors related to how the SBW ideal affects Black women's positive and negative attitudes toward seeking professional psychological help have yet to be identified. The current study fills this void in the literature through a qualitative examination of how the SBW ideal affects Black women's mental health utilization. Analyses were based on 62 participants, including college students and community members, ranging in age from 18 to 72 years. The present study advances the idea that endorsement of the SBW ideal affects Black women's mental utilization. These results offer evidence and clarification of the impact of the SBW ideal on Black women's mental health and identity-specific points of intervention for mental health practitioners conducting therapeutic work with Black women. Authors provide practice recommendations for practitioners and suggestions for future research.
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