Judith Weisenfeld

Judith Weisenfeld, an esteemed professor of Religion and a prominent voice in African American Studies, delves into the unsettling relationship between race, religion, and psychiatry in the aftermath of slavery. She uncovers how white psychiatrists pathologized Black religious practices, viewing them as insanity. With compelling historical insights, Weisenfeld discusses the misuse of mental health diagnoses to undermine Black self-determination, showcasing powerful narratives of resistance among Black patients against oppressive psychiatric systems.