Mental health outcomes in formerly incarcerated Black men: A systematic mixed studies review

Addison, Helena; Richmond, Therese S.; Lewis, Lena A.; Jacoby, Sara F.

doi:10.1111/jan.15235

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“…For many Black men, feelings of fear and hopelessness arise upon community reentry. Faith-based programs can ease the transition and psychological distress associated with reintegration (Addison et al, 2022).…”

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“…may cause increased mental health concerns and gender role strain (Addison et al, 2022). In fact, 60.8% of Black men reported that finances and money were common stressors (Chung et al, 2014).…”

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“…Since Black men are six times more likely to be incarcerated than White men (Carson, 2020), they have a higher likelihood of developing mental health disorders when compared to the general population. Further, lifetime incarceration is associated with higher levels of psychological distress and delayed treatment among Black men (Addison et al, 2022). High underreported rates of mental health disorders among Black men (Hudson et al, 2018) and exacerbated mental health concerns among incarcerated populations (U.S. Department of Justice, 2017) highlight the importance of investigating if religiosity protects against GRC and psychiatric symptoms-especially among incarcerated Black men nearing community reentry.…”

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Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men.

Thorpe¹,

Stevens‐Watkins²,

Thrasher³

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Psychology of Men & Masculinities

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Extant literature is mixed on the role of religiosity as a protective factor for mental health concerns and the effectiveness of faith-based prison programs on reducing recidivism. Religiosity and psychiatric symptoms are associated with gender role conflict (GRC), yet little is known about these relationships among Black incarcerated men. Undergirded by GRC theory, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between religiosity, 30-day psychiatric symptoms, and three measures of GRC: emotional restrictiveness, workfamily conflict, and affectionate behavior toward men. In a sample of 206 Black men nearing community reentry, our results indicated strong religious beliefs were associated with less emotional restrictiveness. Religious influence and psychiatric symptoms were positively associated with perceived work-family conflict. Further, strong religious beliefs moderated the association between psychiatric symptoms and work-family conflict. Implications for faith-based prison support programs as mechanisms for reducing recidivism among Black men are discussed. Public Significance StatementThe present study highlights the influence of religiosity on incarcerated Black men's 30-day psychiatric symptoms and gender role conflict, specifically work-family conflict. Faith-based organizations can provide counseling and support to men upon community reentry and should encourage Black men to seek mental health counseling for their psychiatric symptoms.

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Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men.

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“…Certainly, structural racism is both an acute and chronic presence in the lives of Black males, resulting in unintended consequences on their mental wellbeing. A recent systematic review, conducted by Addison et al ( 18 ), highlighted the interplay of structural racism and mental health outcomes among Black men who have experienced incarceration, with significant associations between past incarceration history and poor mental health, including higher levels of psychological distress, increased severity of depressive and PTSD symptoms, and delayed mental health treatment. By positioning structural racism as a central determinant of suicide risk for Black males, researchers may be more equipped to consider inventive solutions to determine understand and mitigate psychological distress in the context of pervasive racialized experiences.…”

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“…The interplay of multi-level exposures of racism across sectors may ultimately thwart existing suicide prevention efforts, particularly in the healthcare setting. Incidentally, the barriers that presently exist in the healthcare system as a result of structural racism ultimately result in lower utilization of mental health services for Black males in need of mental health services ( 18 , 20 , 21 ). Experiences of racism at the structural and interpersonal level that are embedded in healthcare settings also limit the motivation for Black males to view this system as a supportive environment when experiencing mental health crisis ( 22 – 25 ).…”

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Achieving mental health equity in Black male suicide prevention

Adams

Thorpe

2023

Front. Public Health

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Despite a steady decrease in suicide rates in the United States, the rate among Black males has increased in recent decades. Moreover, suicide is now positioned as the third leading cause of death in this population, signaling a public health crisis. Enhancing the ability for future suicide prevention scholars to fully characterize and intervene on suicide risk factors is an emerging health equity priority, yet there is little empirical evidence to robustly investigate the alarming trends in Black male suicide. We present fundamental areas of expansion in suicide prevention research focused on establishing culturally responsive strategies to achieve mental health equity. Notably, we identify gaps in existing research and offer future recommendation to reduce suicide death among Black males. Our perspective aims to present important and innovative solutions for ensuring the inclusion of Black males in need of suicide prevention and intervention efforts.

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The roles of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support in codeine syrup misuse among Black men living in prisons

Dogan‐Dixon,

Thrasher,

Thorpe

et al. 2023

Journal Community Psychology

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Using General Strain Theory, this study investigates the effects of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support on nonmedical codeine syrup misuse among Black incarcerated men nearing community re‐entry. Data were drawn from the Helping Incarcerated Men project, a study examining mental health, substance misuse, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk behaviors among Black men living in prisons who were within 180 days of release. A total of 200 Black men self‐reported demographics (i.e., age and length of incarceration after age 18), vicarious trauma exposure (e.g., ever witnessing an assault with a weapon and a sudden accidental death), perceived social support, and nonmedical codeine syrup misuse. Findings from the logistic regression analysis showed witnessing an assault with a weapon and a sudden accidental death increased the likelihood of codeine syrup misuse. Perceived social support was not associated with codeine syrup misuse. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.

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Mental health outcomes in formerly incarcerated Black men: A systematic mixed studies review

Cited by 11 publications

References 74 publications

Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men.

Religion, psychiatric symptoms, and gender role conflict among incarcerated Black men.

Achieving mental health equity in Black male suicide prevention

The roles of vicarious trauma exposure and perceived social support in codeine syrup misuse among Black men living in prisons

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