Black women depression symptoms include things like self-blame, self-criticism, and even people-pleasing, rather than sadness.
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But the rates ofdepression in Black peopleare similar to those in other groups.
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Kiana Shelton, LCSW, is a social worker withMindpath Health.
The data were originally collected between 2015 and 2020 as part of theIntergenerational Blood Pressure Study.
As Shelton explains, its not that Black women have an issue acknowledging when theyre feeling sad or hopeless.
Kiana Shelton, LCSW, is a social worker withMindpath Health.
Instead, they often struggle to feel safe expressing those feelings and having them validated, she says.
This creates a space of distrust where you dont feel like others will believe you, she adds.
Black women are socialized to be strong when navigating challenges like racism and sexism.
So, you might think that seeking help makes you look weak or vulnerable.
With depression, we cant just feel around and locate the source of someones pain.
But I want Black women to understand that you could be strongandgo to therapy.
The best thing an ally can do is listen and ask how they can be of help.
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Kiana Shelton, LCSW, is a social worker withMindpath Health.
