ABSTRACT

This chapter uses a biopsychosocial and spiritual model to examine the help-seeking behavior of African-American individuals with mental illness. It addresses questions related to African-Americans undertutilization of formal mental health services and how spritual factors contribute to their seeking help from African-American pastors. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J137v14n01_08" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> 10.1300/J137v14n01_08 [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Website: <https://www.HaworthPress.com" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">https://www.HaworthPress.com> © 2006 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.].