Cultural Adaptations of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in African Americans

Cultural Adaptations of Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in African Americans

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly disabling disorder, afflicting African Americans at disproportionately higher rates than the general population. When receiving treatment, African Americans may feel differently towards a European American clinician due to cultural mistrust. Furthermo...

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Main Authors: Monnica T. Williams, Emily Malcoun, Broderick A. Sawyer, Darlene M. Davis, Leyla Bahojb Nouri, Simone Leavell Bruce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Behavioral Sciences
Subjects:
posttraumatic stress disorder
trauma
African Americans
prolonged exposure
racism
therapeutic alliance
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/4/2/102

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