Assistant Professor University Of North Carolina at Greenssboro
Rural Black Americans face high mental health risks due to social stressors, stigma, and structural barriers. For Rural Black Women, these challenges are compounded by historical trauma and medical distrust. Black rural women are also faced with a lack of cultural competence and intersectional oppression creating disparities in access.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Upon completion, participants will be able to examine the influence of stigma, structural barriers, and historical trauma on the mental health of rural Black women.
Upon completion, participants will be able to explore the intersectional stressors affecting mental health disparities among Black rural women.
Upon completion, participants explain the mental health challenges unique to Black women living in rural communities.
