Africana Health Psychology

Marilyn D. Lovett is currently coordinator for Africana studies and associate professor of psychological science at Valdosta State University.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Disrupting the NarrativeChapter 2: A Brief Cultural HistoryChapter 3: Theoretical ConsiderationsChapter 4: Moving Toward Healthy LivingChapter 5: Cherishing the ChildrenChapter 6: Empowering the ElderlyChapter 7: Toward a Brighter DayReferencesIndexAbout the Author

This book is one of a kind! The topics and discussion points presented throughout the seven chapters fills a critical gap that has long existed regarding the relationship between health psychology and people of African descent. As indicated by Marilyn D. Lovett, much of what is written about Black people and health is focused on disparities, deficits, and comparisons. However, this book focuses on culture, history, language, consciousness, and empowerment as important aspects of everyday life that can be used to facilitate wellness and wholeness in Black communities globally. This is a must-read for all psychology educators in higher education. I am excited to use this book in my Health Psychology course!