Cultural Elements Impacting African Americans’ Access to Mental Health

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“…It is well established that the African American community is deeply religious ( Lacy et al, 2021 ). This is a tradition that will likely be carried on for the foreseeable future ( Saghal & Smith, 2009 ), as the African American community has historically turned to their faith as a source of support and comfort ( DeSouza et al, 2021 ; Lacy et al, 2021 ). This level of religiosity and spirituality found among African Americans is not typically paralleled in communities of empowered people ( Sullivan et al, 2014 ).…”

“…This level of religiosity and spirituality found among African Americans is not typically paralleled in communities of empowered people ( Sullivan et al, 2014 ). The socioeconomic indicators of disadvantaged Marin City relative to the surrounding high status of the rest of the county have led to a great degree of misunderstanding and mutual suspicion resulting in mistrust, distrust, and frustration ( Lacy et al, 2021 ; Suite et al, 2007 ; Sullivan et al, 2014 ).…”