The Stigma of Depression

Black American Experiences

Bibliographic Data

ID12759798
AuthorsRosalyn Denise Campbell (0000-0001-6251-841X, University of Georgia, corresponding author), Orion Mowbray (0000-0002-9029-9602, University of Georgia)
Year2016
Volume25
Issue4
Pages253-269
Publication date2016-06-13
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1531-3204 • E-ISSN: 1531-3212
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15313204.2016.1187101
OpenAlexW2437193278
LanguageEN
Citations received28
References cited27

While stigma is a large barrier for all racial/ethnic groups, research suggests that stigma has a particularly strong impact on the help-seeking behaviors and service use patterns of Black Americans. In this qualitative study, in-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 Black American men and women, ages 21 to 57, who have experienced depression. Several thematic categories emerged: (a) race/culture-specific aspects of dealing with depression; (b) the impact of the diagnosis on depression sufferers; and (c) pushing back against the stigma. These findings highlight the impact of sociocultural factors like stigma on illness experiences, help-seeking behaviors, and service use patterns among Black Americans. They also offer targets for intervention to increase service rates and improve care for Black Americans with depression

Depression (economics · Ethnic group · Help-seeking · Intervention (counseling · Mental health · Psychiatry · Qualitative research · Stigma (botany · Thematic analysis · Clinical Psychology · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

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