The Relationship between Religion, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health among Black Youth

• Published in: Religions (Basel, Switzerland ) Vol. 14; no. 3; p. 325
• Main Authors: Quinn, Camille R, Waller, Bernadine, Hughley, Ashura, Boyd, Donte, Cobb, Ryon, Hardy, Kimberly, Radney, Angelise, Voisin, Dexter R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01.02.2023
• Subjects: African American teenagers; African American youth; African Americans; Alcohol; Analysis; Behavior problems; black youth; Computer centers; Coping; Critical race theory; Critical race theory (Law); critical theory; Demographic aspects; Drug abuse; Drug use; Drugs; Drugs and youth; Families & family life; Health behavior; Health disparities; Inequality; Juvenile drug abuse; Low income groups; Mental depression; Mental health; Protective factors; Psychological aspects; Racism; Religion; Religiosity; Religious aspects; Religious organizations; Religiousness; Research centers; Sexual behavior; Sexual health; Social aspects; Social networks; Spirituality; Substance abuse; Teenagers; Trends; Youth; United States; United States > US; critical theory; religiosity; mental health; black youth

Studies suggest that religion is a protective factor for substance misuse and mental health concerns among Black/African American youth despite reported declines in their religious involvement. However, few studies have investigated the associations among religion, substance misuse, and mental healt...