Affiliation:
1. Texas A&M University, Commerce, USA
2. University of Indianapolis, USA
Abstract
African Americans have experienced grave inequities in healthcare. These inequities have extended to mental health and continue to be a concern for African Americans. Paranoia is a mental health challenge that exists among African Americans, for varying reasons, including impacts from slavery, trauma, and current systematic discrimination. Due to low representation of healthcare providers among the African American community and African American distrust in the medical community, African Americans often turn to their church and the spiritual community for healing and support.