Post Date: November 8, 2022

Depression is about as prevalent in Black communities as in white ones, but there are significant differences. Black people face different social pressures that may increase their risk of depression.

Although the prevalence of depression is similar between Black and white communities, suicide rates have greatly increased among Black youth over the past 20 years; which points to an emerging crisis in Black mental health.

Black people may develop different symptoms of depression, and are less likely to pursue or remain in treatment. Managing depression is essential across all communities, and finding racially sensitive treatment may be important for Black people, who struggle with racial trauma and discrimination.

Depression is a complex illness that can affect someone’s relationships, mental wellbeing, and physical health. Researchers have not identified a single cause that triggers this condition. Instead, several risk factors may predispose people to depression. Read more: Medical News Today 

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