
Lay My Burden Down
Suicide and the Mental Health Crisis among African-Americans
Beacon Press
Published on 12. October 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
204 pages
978-0-8070-0959-8 (ISBN)
Description
Through stories (including their own), interviews, and analysis of the most recent data available, Dr. Alvin Poussaint and journalist Amy Alexander offer a groundbreaking look at 'posttraumatic slavery syndrome,' the unique physical and emotional perils for black people that are the legacy of slavery and persistent racism. They examine the historical, cultural, and social factors that make many blacks reluctant to seek health care, and cite ways that everyone from the layperson to the health care provider can help.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8070-0959-8 (9780807009598)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Alvin F. Poussaint