Black Youth and African-Centered Interventions: A Systematic Review

Lateef, Husain; Amoako, Emmanuel Owusu; Nartey, Portia B.; Tan, Jason; Joe, Sean

doi:10.1177/10497315211003322

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“…As such, Ubuntu appears to provide an excellent framework for psychotherapy and other interventions for Black Americans. Prior research also shows that African-centered interventions are particularly effective for Black youth with respect to academic achievement, self-image, and behavior (Lateef et al, 2022). Combined with the current results, this culminates in a tripartite model for Ubuntu and mental health, where Ubuntu is positively associated with mental health, seeking support for mental health problems, and the results that can be obtained from interventions.…”

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Adherence to African-Centered Norms and Help Seeking for Emotional Distress Among Black Men

Lateef

2023

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Service

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Research demonstrates that Black American men are significantly less likely to seek help for mental distress than other gendered or racial groups. Yet, Afrocentric theorists propose that African cultural norms of interdependence may serve as important facilitators in promoting mental health in Black populations. This study explored how Ubuntu—an African construct expressing adherence to principles of compassion, interdependence, and humanism —is associated with help-seeking perceptions among Black men. Results from surveying 300 participants recruited using social media, showed that Black men with higher acceptance toward African cultural norms reported higher inclination to seek mental health services for emotional distress. Implications for future research and practice to improve uptake of mental health services of Black men are provided.

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Adherence to African-Centered Norms and Help Seeking for Emotional Distress Among Black Men

Lateef

2023

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Service

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“…They posit that critical components include several common to the STB prevention literature, such as the improvement of interpersonal interactions, coping, and self-esteem. A recent systematic review found promising evidence for the effectiveness of culturally affirming African-centered interventions on Black youth self-concept, behaviors, cultural identity, and academic achievement (Lateef et al, 2022 ). However, similar to a review on culturally sensitive interventions for Native American youth (Jackson & Hodge, 2010 ), the authors concluded that additional, more rigorous research is needed to measure the extent to which such approaches improve different aspects of youth wellbeing.…”

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Preventing Youth Suicide: Potential “Crossover Effects” of Existing School-Based Programs

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Notable increases in youth mental health problems combined with strains on the already stretched mental health workforce raise concerns that there will be an ensuing increase in youth suicide thoughts, behaviors, and even deaths. Schools are recognized as crucial settings for youth mental health support and suicide prevention activities, yet schools also face staff shortages and ever-increasing responsibilities for student well-being. Evidence is emerging that prevention programs originally designed to improve problem-solving skills and social-emotional functioning in youth have demonstrated downstream, “crossover effects,” that is, unanticipated benefits, on youth suicidal behavior. Relatively little research on crossover effects has been conducted within school settings, despite the strong potential for commonly administered programs to have an impact on later suicide risk. We review key suicide risk factors and their proposed mechanisms of action; we also discuss factors that may protect against suicide risk. We then identify upstream prevention programs targeting the same factors and mechanisms; these programs may hold promise for downstream, crossover effects on youth suicide risk. This paper is intended to provide a framework to help researchers, practitioners, and policymakers as they consider how to prevent youth suicide using existing school-based resources. Rigorous investigation of upstream prevention programs is urgently needed to determine ideal approaches schools and communities can deploy to prevent youth suicide.

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“…The assessment of study quality and rigor standards are based on a rating benchmark drawn from the American Psychological Association on assessing interventions [9]. These include six standards: (a) randomization of sample, (b) comparison with other treatments or standard services, (c) definition of a specific problem or population, (d) use of validated and reliable outcome measures, (e) use of treatment manuals or curriculum, and (f) large sample size (i.e., more than 25 per group) [9](p. 4).…”

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“…A point was given for each standard. Higher scores indicate a higher level of methodological rigor[9] (p. 4).…”

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Interventions for Reducing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Black/African American Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

Ajani¹

2022

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Purpose: Research demonstrates tremendous harmful effects for children and adolescents that have experienced trauma of various forms before the age of eighteen. These effects are profound as not only are they linked to current detrimental effects such as increased rates of substance abuse, early sexual activity, higher rates of depression, and suicidal ideation, but they also have shown to be damaging in adulthood. This systematic review provides an examination of interventions that reduce the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for Black/African American children and adolescents. Methods: This study used an intervention assessment tool to determine the methodological rigor derived from the American Psychological Association on assessing interventions as the risk of bias tool. The methodological rigor was used to assess the interventions that reduce the effects of ACEs. Effect sizes for controlled trials, pre-post effect sizes, and pilot studies were calculated. Results: This search identified a total of 1,594 studies in which 617 were screened and five were selected. The five utilized harm reduction interventions to address the effects of ACEs. All of the study participants were Black/African American children and adolescents. The effect sizes that were available ranged from medium to large. The Strong African American Families Program (SAAF) intervention had the strongest methodological rigor with a medium effect size. Conclusion: The review suggests that the combination of individual therapy, group therapy, and psychoeducational training techniques provided positive effects on the reduction of ACE related symptoms for Black/African American children and adolescents. The randomized control trials yielded the greatest improvements from the interventions. However, the findings were few and the need for interventions for this population continue to grow.

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Black Youth and African-Centered Interventions: A Systematic Review

Cited by 18 publications

References 45 publications

Adherence to African-Centered Norms and Help Seeking for Emotional Distress Among Black Men

Adherence to African-Centered Norms and Help Seeking for Emotional Distress Among Black Men

Preventing Youth Suicide: Potential “Crossover Effects” of Existing School-Based Programs

Interventions for Reducing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences Among Black/African American Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review

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