Mental Health Matters : The Secret of Incest Within the African American Community (2323 hits)
This discussion gives the breakdown of incest, abuse, and mental health sequelae that results from abuse.
Black Men Speak! member DeWitt Buckingham discusses the taboo topic of incest occurring within the African American community. DeWitt explains the effects on victims (usually women), including depression, guilt, PTSD, and low self-esteem. He also shares what African American males can do to be positive role models, provide support to women, and end the cycle of s*xual violence.
Black Men Speak!, a speakers bureau based in Alameda County, seeks to inform and enlighten the mental health community and the general public about issues concerning African American males with mental health and substance abuse challenges.
Originally Posted By: Saint Jake on www.BlackInAmerica.com Wednesday, May 9th 2012 at 9:15AM
