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Black Women’s Mental Health: Balancing Strength and Vulnerability
By Stephanie Y. Evans (editor), Nsenga K. Burton (editor), Kanika Bell (editor) — 2018
This book offers a unique, interdisciplinary, and thoughtful look at the challenges and potency of Black women’s struggle for inner peace and mental stability. See more...
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This book offers a unique, interdisciplinary, and thoughtful look at the challenges and potency of Black women’s struggle for inner peace and mental stability. It brings together contributors from psychology, sociology, law, and medicine, as well as the humanities, to discuss issues ranging from stress, sexual assault, healing, self-care, and contemplative practice to health-policy considerations and parenting.
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- Shadow (2)
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- Social Anxiety (2)
- Social Psychology (2)
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