title: Life strengths and life stresses: explorations in the measurement of the mental health of the Black aged.
abstract: This paper describes an attempt to understand the self-concept, social characteristics, personal strengths, and frailties of a group of older black men and women, in order to tailor mental health and social work services to their needs. Difficulties inherent in obtaining such information were minimized by a methodology that integrated the research and service aspects of the project. Results of the pilot study, and service implications, are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D009515:New Jersey; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D011638:Public Housing; D012649:Self Concept; D012951:Socialization; D013315:Stress, Psychological