Much of what happens inside Black families involves spillover effects and consequences of
macro‐level stressors. Racism is a major stressor that cascades through Black families' …

African American adolescents in poorer neighborhoods experience significant sanctions
related to drug use and delinquency. Parental stress (ie substance use, mental distress, and …

While significant attention has been given to student learning loss across summer, much
less attention is given to student stressors and mental health concerns. To assist youth in …

Although the link from family economic strain to adolescent aggression has frequently been
hypothesized, the results are mixed. Both interparental conflict and parent–child conflict are …

The following study assessed whether future orientation and self-esteem mediated the
relationship between family stress and mental health problems among African American …

Introduction Experiencing elevated stress increases the risk of further difficulties in mental
health, including externalizing behaviors in adolescents. There is a need for understanding …

Given the increase of depressive symptoms among adolescents, it is essential to investigate
familial and temperamental correlates of depressive symptoms such as parental support …

Introduction HIV-related disparities persist among US Black sexual minority men (BSMM).
Generational differences in drug use trends and the HIV/AIDS epidemic have created …

Studies suggest that religion is a protective factor for substance misuse and mental health
concerns among Black/African American youth despite reported declines in their religious …

Black youth and their families living in urban settings may experience unique stressors that
contribute to underlying issues due to the environmental context. Such factors may …