Black Religion in the Madhouse: Race and Psychiatry in Slavery's Wake
Judith Weisenfeld
"Black Religion in the Madhouse traces the encounter between African Americans and American psychiatry in the decades after the end of slavery and into the twentieth century, showing how white psychiatrists pathologized African American religion and exploring the implications of these theories and practices for Black patients"--
Award History
1 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROSE Award for Psychology | 2026 | Winner | Official source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
In the decades after slavery’s end, American psychiatry—through white psychiatrists—pathologized African American religion, affecting Black patients.
Model confidence 62%
04 Reading orientation
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