2.11.2021 Grand Rounds

Devin Cromartie, MD, MPH
PGY IV Psychiatry Resident, BUSM

Willie Bodrick II, J.D., M.Div.
Associate Attorney, Brown Rudnick, LLP

This lecture will begin by discussing how this topic is important in relation to combating health inequities that affect African American communities with a lens of antiracism. We will review the historic and current importance of the Black church to the Black community. Regarding individual clinical experiences, we will discuss how to consider a patient’s religion/spirituality in formulation and treatment planning for patients. Regarding public mental health intervention, we will discuss methods to use when partnering with Black churches to address the mental health needs of Black communities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the historic and current importance of the Black church in Black communities

2. Discuss how the Black church helps combat health inequities in its population

3. Describe the ways to partner with Black churches to address mental health needs of its Black communities