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Peer reviewedSmith, Elsie H. – Journal of Black Studies, 1981
Examines mental health issues, especially alcoholism, suicide, and social depression, related to the counseling of Black women. Recommends improved mental health services, counselor/clinical training programs, and additional research focusing on the causes of stress among Black women. (Author/MW)
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Blacks, Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques
Direct linkGreen, Bonnie L.; Miranda, Jeanne; Daroowalla, Anahita; Siddique, Juned – Crime & Delinquency, 2005
A convenience sample of 100 female jail inmates was interviewed by two female clinical psychologists using measures of trauma exposure, psychopathology, sexual risk behavior, parenting skills, and perceived needs for service. Participants had high rates of lifetime trauma exposure (98%), current mental disorders (36%), and drug/alcohol problems…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Substance Abuse, Institutionalized Persons, Females
