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f Psvcholoq I Menta | Inl by Ela aj Diane f The writers of this column psychology at ihe University Mental illness refers to an because of disturbances of p Mnct npnnlp tfflHifiAnflllv pnn severe instances of malfuncti have moved to include fori personality that can lead up Mental health workers are b< prevent severe disturbances bj cope with day to day demands, in outreach programs and cot Efforts are even being made tc into the commur institutionalization. The diagnosis of mental illi on what is "normal" or aver blacks, this practice is still researchers have recorded hi among black persons. The in< specific pathologies such schizophrenic, a severe distu Numerous factors, no doubl of mental illness among bla< frequently attribute deviate b inadequacies in personali disorganization of black fami Other explanations have I professionals. They challenge made, pointing to the face 1 "abnormality" rest in the ha have little or no knowledge compare black adjustment to i who are fully accepted in so Black professionals have ca behavior such as mistrust of s for blacks, while indicating : The assertion that "path stems from basic personality i black professionals. To be personality disturbances. Ho^ behavior among blacks c environmental conditions. Tl a1 1 i nc iiiciuuu ui licaiiucui ui has also been affected by err Treatment generally has eii reorganization or simple i personality is based on the a the individual; maintenance t used to control or stabilize in< respond to traditional "talki Generally, blacks* are tY personality reorganization. language skills and intell< therapy" an unrealistic treat also held as the most desir professionals. Thus blacks fr living in society, or hospital Dr. James Carter, a blacl commended at a local worksl should emphasize change explanations of personality c that, for black persons, racisi Black mental health work the problems of black mental that, for blacks, this attack ca patients at mental health fa It must include iriterventioi theories of human developm< racist mentalities; to publ children and leave them ho programs which do not ad< economic and political syst< vehicles for effective functi< Mental health facilities at and, as such, are obligated t< is up to citizens, as well as existing mental health facilit black community. IV For Blacks I Illness I Slacks | ine Lynch nd 'atterson are black graduate students in oC North Carolina at Chapel Hill 0 inability to function effectively ersonality or thought processes, ate mental illness with the most oning. Recent trends, however, :es on milder disturbances of to more severe disorders, eginning to recognize the need to 1 helping individuals find ways to Thus, there has been an increase nmunity mental health facilities. > reintegrate hospitalized persons lity instead of prolonged less has traditionally been based age in society. Unfortunately for very much alive today. White gher incidence of mental illness :idence rates are even higher for i as criminal-behavior-and rbance. contribute to the high incidence ck persons. White professionals shavior among blacks to individual ity development and to the ilies. >een offered by emerging black the basis on which diagnoses are hat decision of "normality" vs. inds of whites. These individuals of black culture. They tend to a racist society with that of whites _ _ a- - - ?ciexy. lied attention to the fact that some >ocial institutions may be adoptive maladaptation for white persons, lology" observed among blacks nadequacies is also challenged by sure, blacks can and do have vever, a great deal of pathological an be explained by external lack of treatment of mental illness oneous assumptions and theories, ther of two goals -- personality maintenance. Reorganization of ssumption of inadequacies within echniques such as medication are dividuals who are predicted not to ng therapies". lought to be inappropriate for It is reasoned that inadequate ectual capacity, make "talking ment for blacks. This treatment is able form of treatment *by white equently receive medication while lization for severe disturbances. i psychiatrist at Duke University, top that treatment goals for blacks is now rather than complex ievelopment. Dr. Carter observed m contributes to mental disorders. :ers are just beginning to attack health care. It is becoming obvious tnnot be limited to the contact with n on all levels of society - from the ent which originated from sick and ic schools which alienate black pel ess; to mental health training lress black concerns properly; to ;ms which restrict black people's snirig. e maintained by black tax dollars. o develop appropriate treatment. It professionals to actively challenge ies to respond appropriately to the Saturday Some Price Effective Thru. Sat. only Everyday atltfie DISCOUNT HO KtjH IB^I HhuSI IAJ2I U KJ Smithfield Sliced BACON 12oz. I pkg-^ # W Marsh Seedless Grapefruit ?ac? 1 /us/... A 1 Hunt's Tomato CATSUP Big QQc 32 oz. 13 rj Jug W Banquet Chicken, Turkey. 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