Black American Men's Treatment Experiences in Mental Health Court: a Phenomenological Analysis

In this qualitative study, the authors examined young adult Black American men's perceptions of treatment in mental health diversion programs. Findings included 3 themes: helpful treatment factors, cognitive dissonance, and treatment barriers. The authors explore counseling competency and advoc...

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Main Author: Stare, Bryan G. (Author)
Contributors: Fernando, Delini M.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Year: 2019, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 17-35
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Black American men
institutional betrayal
Mental health court
Phenomenology
Specialty courts
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Summary:In this qualitative study, the authors examined young adult Black American men's perceptions of treatment in mental health diversion programs. Findings included 3 themes: helpful treatment factors, cognitive dissonance, and treatment barriers. The authors explore counseling competency and advocacy considerations for judicial settings.
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/jaoc.12054