Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy · 2020 · 34 citations · 0 references
Public HealthAfrican American StudiesReligionHealth CommunicationMental Health CareSpiritual CareCultural Adaptation Of InterventionsCultural FormulationCulturally Responsive Health CommunicationCulturally Responsive Health EducationIntercultural Health CommunicationMental HealthBlack Mental HealthCultural Beliefs About Mental IllnessCulturally Responsive Crisis CounselingCulturally Responsive Health PromotionCulturally Responsive Trauma-informed PracticeMental Health Information DisclosureMental Health Information SeekingRitual Disruption
A series of 15-min videos were produced to provide resources to pastors in African-American communities to aid them in conveying accurate public and mental health information about COVID-19. Video presenters included trusted experts in public and mental health and pastors with considerable experience responding to the needs of the African-American community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Four culturally specific core themes to consider when providing care to African Americans who are at increased risk during the pandemic were identified: ritual disruption, negative reactions for not following public health guidelines, trauma, and culture and trust. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).