Black Men’s Mental Health Matters

Compared to White men, Black men have less access to and poorer quality mental health care and are more likely to endorse traditional masculinity norms that may contribute to poorer mental health outcomes. Mental health care professionals are working to develop more effective interventions to address traumas experienced by Black men. This article examines how Black men’s mental health is challenged by racism and discusses successful treatment options for Black men.

Part of the APA Monitor’s CE Corner article series.

New format: After reading the CE Corner article, you will be asked to complete a “Commitment-to-Change” (CTC) exercise. The CTC exercise is designed to help facilitate the translation of your learning into practice. Completion of the CTC is required prior to the completion of the CE Test based on the APA Monitor CE Corner article.

This product is not included in the APA Unlimited CE program.

New York state psychologists: This program is not currently in compliance with the unique requirements imposed by the New York State Board of Education for New York licensed psychologists CE.

• Describe how Black men’s mental health is challenged by racism.
• Discuss the most critical intervention points for Black men’s mental health.
• Describe successful treatment types for Black men, both traditional and innovative.

Tori Deangelis