A Content Analysis of Cultural Mistrust Among African Americans in Therapy Settings

Rayven L. Peterson, Jaxin M. Annett, Candice N. Hargons, Department of Educational, and Counseling Psychology, University of Kentucky, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Center on Drug and Alcohol Research, Department of Behavioral, and Health Education Sciences, Emory University

Journal of Black Psychology

Published online on October 24, 2025

Abstract

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A 35-year (1984–2019) content analysis was conducted of scholarship focused on examining the impact of cultural mistrust on African Americans’ willingness to engage and utilize mental health services. Twenty-five articles were systematically evaluated ...