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Schuyler “Sky” C. Webb, PhD, MBA, earned degrees from Morehouse College, University of Massachusetts, National University, and Alliant International University. Dr. Webb is the coauthor and editor of a number of books including Selected Aspects of Mentoring: Advice, Challenges, and Approaches; Managing Diversity in the Military: Research Perspectives from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute; Personal Empowerment for People of Color: Keys to Success in Higher Education; All about Depression (1st edition); Socio-Economic and Education Factors Impacting American Political Systems: Emerging Research and Opportunities, and Minority Nurses in the New Century. Currently, Dr. Webb is the co-owner and principle consultant at McCray Webb & Associates, LLC, Arlington, Virginia. He is a retired senior Medical Service Corps officer, U.S. Navy. During his naval career, he served as a Hospital Corpsman, research psychologist, executive medicine staff, and the Secretary of the Navy staff.
Epigenomic Awareness as a Key to Black Mental Health: The Disruptive Effects of Not Knowing
Epigenomic Awareness as a Key to Black Mental Health explores the intricate ways in which external factors, particularly experiences of racism and discrimination, influence gene expression in the African American community.
This insightful book delves into the field of epigenetics, revealing how such factors can lead to significant health disparities, including higher rates of obesity, heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. By examining processes like DNA methylation, histone modification, and the role of microRNAs, the authors highlight the biological mechanisms behind these changes and discuss how modifying environmental influences like stress, diet, and exercise can potentially reverse these epigenetic alterations, offering hope for improved health outcomes. This essential read underscores the urgent need for further research and targeted interventions to address the unique health challenges faced by African Americans.
