The experiences of both black patients and the black mental health professionals who serve them are analyzed against the backdrop of the cultural, societal, and professional forces that have shaped their place in this specialized health care arena.

Examines the role of African Americans within American psychiatric health care from interconnected perspectives. The experiences of black patients and the mental health professionals who serve them are analysed against the backdrop of the cultural, societal, and professional forces that have shaped their place in this specialized health care arena.