Download or read book Racism in America and Black Mental Health written by Katherine Grossman and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From doctors' experimentation on slaves to the Black Lives Matter movement, mental healthcare for Black Americans requires an in-depth investigation into how we got to where we are today. Racism in America: Black Mental Health provides an overview of the historical and modern development of mental health among Black Americans. Issues such as the criminalization of mental health issues, distrust in healthcare systems, and the effects of racial discrimination are explored to offer insights into the future of Black mental health.