Navigating Mental Health: A Pocket Guide for African Americans

By Dr. Chrissy

Navigating mental health as an African American can be difficult, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. This book will help you to better understand and address mental health from an African American perspective, by providing a comprehensive guide for addressing mental health issues, with steps to developing positive coping strategies and addressing common stressors and providing practical solutions. By addressing these facets of mental health, you can take control of your mental health and live a fulfilling life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Apr 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9781667899343

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Navigating Mental Health:

A Pocket Guide for African Americans

©2023, Dr. Chrissy

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

ISBN: 978-1-66789-933-6

ISBN eBook: 978-1-66789-934-3

Resources

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a confidential 24/7 free of charge service that provides support and resources to individuals experiencing domestic violence. The hotline can be reached at 1- 800-799-7233. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a confidential 24/7 free of charge service that provides support and resources to individuals experiencing a psychiatric crisis, including suicidal thoughts or actions. The hotline can be reached at 988.

Table of Contents

About the Author

1. Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness

2. Cultural, Social, and Economic Factors Affecting Mental Health

in African Americans

3. Navigating Microaggressions in the Workplace and Beyond

4. Understanding Racial Trauma and Navigating It

5. One Day at a Time: Coping with Difficulties as an African American

6. The Stigma of Mental Health in the African American Community

7. A Question of Faith: Can I Believe in God and Go to Therapy Too?

8. Unhealthy Relationships and its Impact on Health and Mental Health

9. Treatment and Management of Mental Health Issues

10. Destressing Techniques

11. Let’s Get Moving: Exercise, Diet, and Mental Health

12. The Mental Health Benefits of Travel for African Americans

13. It Will Happen - Stop Comparing Your Life to Your Counterparts

14. The Power of Resilience: Overcoming Challenges and Reaching Goals

15. Embracing Your Blackness

References

Note from the Author

About the Author

Dr. Chrissy is a doctoral prepared family medicine and psychiatric mental health practitioner with more than a decade of practice. She has worked in private practice for several years, providing a wide range of mental health services to her patients. Her strong background in family medicine, psychology, and psychiatry allows her to provide a holistic approach to her patients’ mental health, considering their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

She is passionate about helping people navigate their mental health journey, and she is dedicated in providing her patients with the support and resources they need to achieve their goals. She believes that everyone has the potential to improve their mental health, and she is committed to working with her patients to help them achieve their best possible outcomes.

Dr. Chrissy’s faith in God is an important part of her life and it keeps her encouraged and motivated to overcome life’s challenges. She believes that her faith provides her with the strength and support she needs to help her patients in their journey towards mental wellness.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also has a love of traveling and has been to many places around the world. She believes that traveling and experiencing different cultures is an excellent way to learn and grow, both personally and professionally.

With her deep understanding of mental health, her passion for helping others, and her strong faith, Dr. Chrissy is an inspiring and dedicated practitioner who is committed to helping her patients and readers achieve their best possible mental health outcomes.