The Stigma of Depression: Black American Experiences

Campbell, Rosalyn Denise; Mowbray, Orion

doi:10.1080/15313204.2016.1187101

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“…Research with Black men and women diagnosed with depression have identified how the stigma of being viewed as ‘weak’ or ‘crazy’ can diminish help-seeking behavior and encourage symptom concealment (Campbell and Mowbray 2016). In our study, we did not identify stigma.…”

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‘Sharing things with people that I don’t even know’: help-seeking for psychological symptoms in injured Black men in Philadelphia

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‘Sharing things with people that I don’t even know’: help-seeking for psychological symptoms in injured Black men in Philadelphia

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“…A meta-analysis study showed that MHFA training programs could be a promising public health intervention to combat stigma and taboos for mental disorders and prevent suicide (6). Stigma is also one of the biggest barriers to receiving specialized services by people with psychiatric disorders who refuse to accept the disease and do not seek services from experts in this eld (23).…”

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Evaluation of Beliefs and Attitudes of Child Labor Caregivers About Mental Disorders First Aid and Stigma

Ghadirian

Sayarifard

2021

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Background: The beliefs and attitudes of caregivers of working children about mental health issues and first aid, as well as their attitudes about the stigma of mental health problems can affect their motivation seek professional help for affected children. The aim of this study was to assess the mental health literacy of child labor caregivers about first aid for mental health and their attitudes about stigma of mental disorders.Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the questionnaire was the Depression Health Literacy Questionnaire. All caregivers of working children covered by a NGO in the 17th district of Tehran who wanted to participate were included in the study. Results: Questionnaires of 129 caregivers were analyzed. Their mean age was 32.6 (±7) years. Of which 128 (99.2%) were women. Only 37 people (30.3%) were confident in their ability to help their children in case of depressive symptoms. The majority 109 (84.5%) of participants believed that asking a depressed child about suicidal ideation was harmful.Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the literacy of child labor caregivers about mental health first aid is not enough and there is need to conduct interventions including providing the necessary trainings in this area.

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“…These studies underscore that for Black mothers, there are culturally shaped beliefs that are related and promote the idea of “keeping things, private” to avoid the appearance of being crazy, weak, or lacking faith (Amankwaa, 2003; Woods‐Giscombem, 2010). Taken together, this form of stigma is likely is a strong force in the Black community (Campbell & Mowbray, 2016; Quimby, 2006) because of the blending of culture and religious underpinnings. Further, Black scholars contend that Black culture and spirituality are inseparable (Martin & Martin, 2002; Taylor, Lincoln, & Chatters, 2005).…”

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“…This preference may be shaped by this source of support being more easily accessible, affordable, and flexible in meeting the needs of mothers with young children compared to formal mental health services. Alternatively, Campbell and Mowbray (2016) suggest that cultural and spiritual values and beliefs shape perceptions, attitudes, and beliefs about mental health conditions and help‐seeking among African Americans. Further, informal mental health help‐seeking is deemed as culturally acceptable, per the collectivist orientation or value.…”

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Reframing the narrative: Black maternal mental health and culturally meaningful support for wellness

Parker

2021

Infant Mental Health Journal

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Black mothers with young children have encountered pernicious, multidetermined, racial disparities in the United States for centuries. However, disorders, risks, and stressors among Black mothers with young children are presented in the extant literature with little attention to their strengths, supports, or culturally appropriate ways to intervene and this furthers racism and White supremacy. Further, incomplete and negative narratives about Black mothers are perpetuated. Therefore, this article uses the Afrocentric perspective to better understand the state of Black maternal mental health and supports for mental health. Culturally centered recommendations are presented to move the field of infant mental health toward racial justice‐oriented practice, policy, and research.

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The Stigma of Depression: Black American Experiences

Cited by 43 publications

References 24 publications

‘Sharing things with people that I don’t even know’: help-seeking for psychological symptoms in injured Black men in Philadelphia

‘Sharing things with people that I don’t even know’: help-seeking for psychological symptoms in injured Black men in Philadelphia

Evaluation of Beliefs and Attitudes of Child Labor Caregivers About Mental Disorders First Aid and Stigma

Reframing the narrative: Black maternal mental health and culturally meaningful support for wellness

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