Faith and Healing: The Role of Churches in African American Mental Health

Faith and Healing: The Role of Churches in African American Mental Health

Whereas in most African American circles, the church is not only a worship venue. It is the place where people can come to mourn, to celebrate, and in some instances to speak truths they do not feel safe elsewhere. It was a home-based generation, after generation, when people were experiencing hard times.  This is why it is quite natural that when people start discussing mental health issues, they start with the values.  More Than Just a Sunday …