Event Title
Black Men and Mental Health
Location
NOTE TIME CHANGE SESSION 4 11:00 - 11:30 Student Union 312
Type of Presentation
50 minute presentation
Audience Type
High school teachers or counselors, College teachers or advisors, Other
Description
African Americans continue to underutilize mental health services, for a number of reasons. Recently, there has been an increase in Black women who participate in mental health services. However, the number of African American men seeking and/or continuing mental health services remains bleak. This presentation will highlight creative strategies to effectively engage African American men when offering mental health services.
Black Men and Mental Health
NOTE TIME CHANGE SESSION 4 11:00 - 11:30 Student Union 312
African Americans continue to underutilize mental health services, for a number of reasons. Recently, there has been an increase in Black women who participate in mental health services. However, the number of African American men seeking and/or continuing mental health services remains bleak. This presentation will highlight creative strategies to effectively engage African American men when offering mental health services.