The webinar revisits the Moynihan Report and its impact on psychiatric practice, particularly in African-American communities. Dr. Regina James introduces the session, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary approaches to mental health inequities. The panelists critique the report’s premise that black poverty is rooted in dysfunctional family structures, arguing it overlooks historical laws, policies, and cultural practices that have impeded economic and social progress. Dr. Brian Smedley emphasizes the importance of addressing structural racism and its role in perpetuating economic inequality, criticizing the report for reinforcing harmful stereotypes and failing to acknowledge the systemic issues affecting black families. (View Discussion)
Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D. 