Black men reportedly have a high prevalence of mental illness with little to no counseling
engagement. While there have been studies to determine potential influences on their lack …

Abstract Mental Health Courts (MHCs), an alternative to incarceration, aim to address
behavioral health, social needs, and criminal recidivism and serve many adults with co …

Existential‐humanistic counseling approaches may benefit Black male clients in judicial
settings. Components of Black critical theory may guide existential‐humanistic counselors …

This study qualitatively examined adaptive responses to mental health court mandates
through individual interviews with defendants in a mental health court (n= 31). Thematic …

The increase in the prevalence of mental illness among Black millennials has led to more
awareness and advocacy within the generation. However, Black millennial men are still …

The problem this qualitative study addressed is that formerly incarcerated African
American/Black men with at least one mental disorder, including anxiety, depression, and …

The association between mental health court participation and a reduction in recidivism is
well documented. The question of whether mental health courts meet their therapeutic goals …

Abstract The African American population has been underserved in terms of culturally-
competent mental health services. Although researchers have investigated this issue, there …

This qualitative research dissertation involved exploring the intersection of race, gender, and
mental health via lived experiences of Black males who were diagnosed with generalized …

This study aimed to investigate mental health counselors' perspectives on the challenges
associated with working with legally mandated adult clients, as well as their perceptions of …