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The Strong Black Woman: How a Myth Endangers the Physical and Mental Health of Black Women (African American Studies)
By Marita Golden — 2025
Meet Black women who have learned through hard lessons the importance of self-care and how to break through the cultural and family resistance to seeking therapy and professional mental health care.
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Meet Black women who have learned through hard lessons the importance of self-care and how to break through the cultural and family resistance to seeking therapy and professional mental health care.
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