Krystal Hays
Biographic Data
| ID | 214216 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Krystal Hays |
| GIVEN NAMES | Krystal |
| FAMILY NAME | Hays |
| SIGNATURE | HAYS K |
| AFFILIATIONS | California Baptist University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5319-3980 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 9 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Developing a Christ-Centered Mental Health Training for Black Pastors: A Pilot Study
African Americans experience disparities in mental disease burden and mental health outcomes, yet they are less likely to engage in formal treatment than non-Hispanic whites and prefer help from clergy and informal supports instead. However, clergy often feel ill-equipped to address the mental health problems brought to them by congregants. This study applies social action theory (SAT) to the development and piloting of the Christ-Centered Mental…
Examining Transitions in Risk for Depression Among African Americans
The Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) (2015–2017) contributed to the development of my research agenda. This article is a product of the support I received as a minority fellow and illuminates heterogeneity in depression burden among African Americans. This study sought to identify distinct constellations of risk and protection for depression and investigate individual stability, or transitions, between risk types…
Eliminating racial disparities in policing: A social work infusion model
Using mental health first aid to promote mental health in churches
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based intervention to increase knowledge about mental illness and self-efficacy in addressing mental health problems. This pilot study explored the implementation of MHFA for members and leaders of Christian church congregations. Twenty-seven church members completed the 8-hour manualized training. A preintervention and postintervention survey design was used, and results revealed significant improvem…
Lived Experience, Transparency, Help, and Humility: Four Characteristics of Clergy Responding to Mental and Emotional Problems
Many individuals who experience mental and emotional problems prefer support from clergy instead of formal mental health services. Because clergy are often sought out by those with mental illnesses, it is essential to understand their perspectives about mental and emotional problems and identify the individual characteristics that influence these perspectives. This study utilized qualitative data from a conversation among pastors in an online soc…
Reconceptualizing church-based mental health promotion with African Americans: A social action theory approach
African Americans are at risk for poor mental health outcomes and disparities in treatment. Because of the importance of religion in the lives of many African Americans Church-Based Health Promotion (CBHP) programs have emerged as a promising way to address disparate mental health issues affecting this population. Many of the theories currently used to ground CBHP efforts focus on individual level health behavior change. This study suggests a re …
Mental Health Help-Seeking Profiles Among African Americans: Exploring the Influence of Religion
A spectrum of belief: A qualitative exploration of candid discussions of clergy on mental health and healing
Since clergy are often first responders to mental health issues, it is important to understand clergy views on handling such issues. A discussion occurred in 2012 amongst clergy involved in a popular social utility network clergy’s group. One clergyperson asked peers: “If the church is where we are to come for healing, how do we handle people who are depressed, suicidal, suffering from PTSD or anxiety?” Over 140 comments were made during 13 days,…
Faith-Based Mental Health Interventions With African Americans: A Review
Faith-based interventions have emerged culturally sensitive way to address mental health issues among African Americans. This systematic review explores the scope and efficacy of faith-based mental health intervention outcomes among African Americans. Extracted data included the study population, setting, study design, intervention, adaptations, outcome measures, data analysis, and results. Methodological quality and sociocultural adaptations wer…
Mental Health Help-Seeking Profiles Among African Americans: Exploring the Influence of Religion
Faith-Based Mental Health Interventions With African Americans: A Review
Faith-based interventions have emerged culturally sensitive way to address mental health issues among African Americans. This systematic review explores the scope and efficacy of faith-based mental health intervention outcomes among African Americans. Extracted data included the study population, setting, study design, intervention, adaptations, outcome measures, data analysis, and results. Methodological quality and sociocultural adaptations wer…
Faith-Based Mental Health Interventions With African Americans: A Review
Faith-based interventions have emerged culturally sensitive way to address mental health issues among African Americans. This systematic review explores the scope and efficacy of faith-based mental health intervention outcomes among African Americans. Extracted data included the study population, setting, study design, intervention, adaptations, outcome measures, data analysis, and results. Methodological quality and sociocultural adaptations wer…
A spectrum of belief: A qualitative exploration of candid discussions of clergy on mental health and healing
Since clergy are often first responders to mental health issues, it is important to understand clergy views on handling such issues. A discussion occurred in 2012 amongst clergy involved in a popular social utility network clergy’s group. One clergyperson asked peers: “If the church is where we are to come for healing, how do we handle people who are depressed, suicidal, suffering from PTSD or anxiety?” Over 140 comments were made during 13 days,…
Mental Health Help-Seeking Profiles Among African Americans: Exploring the Influence of Religion
Reconceptualizing church-based mental health promotion with African Americans: A social action theory approach
African Americans are at risk for poor mental health outcomes and disparities in treatment. Because of the importance of religion in the lives of many African Americans Church-Based Health Promotion (CBHP) programs have emerged as a promising way to address disparate mental health issues affecting this population. Many of the theories currently used to ground CBHP efforts focus on individual level health behavior change. This study suggests a re …
Lived Experience, Transparency, Help, and Humility: Four Characteristics of Clergy Responding to Mental and Emotional Problems
Many individuals who experience mental and emotional problems prefer support from clergy instead of formal mental health services. Because clergy are often sought out by those with mental illnesses, it is essential to understand their perspectives about mental and emotional problems and identify the individual characteristics that influence these perspectives. This study utilized qualitative data from a conversation among pastors in an online soc…
Using mental health first aid to promote mental health in churches
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an evidence-based intervention to increase knowledge about mental illness and self-efficacy in addressing mental health problems. This pilot study explored the implementation of MHFA for members and leaders of Christian church congregations. Twenty-seven church members completed the 8-hour manualized training. A preintervention and postintervention survey design was used, and results revealed significant improvem…
Examining Transitions in Risk for Depression Among African Americans
The Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) (2015–2017) contributed to the development of my research agenda. This article is a product of the support I received as a minority fellow and illuminates heterogeneity in depression burden among African Americans. This study sought to identify distinct constellations of risk and protection for depression and investigate individual stability, or transitions, between risk types…
Eliminating racial disparities in policing: A social work infusion model
Developing a Christ-Centered Mental Health Training for Black Pastors: A Pilot Study
African Americans experience disparities in mental disease burden and mental health outcomes, yet they are less likely to engage in formal treatment than non-Hispanic whites and prefer help from clergy and informal supports instead. However, clergy often feel ill-equipped to address the mental health problems brought to them by congregants. This study applies social action theory (SAT) to the development and piloting of the Christ-Centered Mental…
Psychology (8 works) · Mental health (7 works) · Psychiatry (7 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Psychological intervention (4 works)