black male college students’ mental health: providing holistic support in higher education

This important book explores the intersection between mental health and Black college students, providing a crucial resource for higher education administrators and educators.

Chapter authors provide invaluable insights into the experiences, joys, challenges, and the needs of Black male college students grappling with their mental health. Chapters cover the most timely topics such as understanding masculinity, providing meaningful career services, supporting Black male student athletes, confronting stigmas, and supporting Black trans men and transmasculine persons.

Full of practical examples and strategies, this contributed volume discusses the ways faculty, administrators, and student affairs educators can support and help Black men to navigate problems stemming from mental health issues to help better facilitate and maximize their success in higher education.

Tryan L. McMickens is Director and Associate Professor of the Higher Education Administration program at North Carolina Central University, USA.

Robert T. Palmer is Chair and Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Howard University, USA.