AFRICAN AMERICAN MALE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE
WHY FOCUS ON BLACK MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH?
Black men die at an earlier age compared to every other racial and ethnic groups and suffer from some of the worst health outcomes. Yet, we know very little about Black Men’s mental health. Before we can address the mental health needs of black men we first have to listen to their stories to understand their experiences. Black Men’s Experiences Matter!
TRAUMA
TRAUMA
Negative life events such as adverse experiences impact men’s mental health.
DISCRIMINATION
DISCRIMINATION
Exposure to discrimination and differences in power, status, and resources impact men’s mental health.
FATHERHOOD
FAMILY
The quality and nature of connections with family members impact men’s mental health.
FAITH
FAITH
Systems of meanings that provide men with meaning, cohesion, and purpose impact men’s mental health.
COPING
COPING
The presence or absence of coping skills to adjust to the demands of stressful life events impacts men’s mental health.
RELATIONSHIPS
RELATIONSHIPS
Gender-role attitudes related to sex and sexuality impact men’s mental health.
AGING
AGING
Later-in life experiences including increased risk for morbidity and mortality impact men’s mental health.
WORK
WORK
Work conditions and the meaning(s) men attach to work and employment impact men’s mental health.
FRIENDSHIPS
FRIENDSHIPS
Levels of social support and relationships among men impact men’s mental health.