An African American Male Perspective on Medication, Schizophrenia, and Crime

Mental health disparities in African American males contribute disproportionate rates of incarceration treatment access. There is a significant need to revise current mental health practices to address treatment barriers. The purpose of this study was to understand whether medication management coul...

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Main Author: Dasher, Artishia R (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2019
In:Year: 2019
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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