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What to know about 'Black girl depression'
What to know about 'Black girl depression'
ABC News’ Deborah Roberts sat down with two women who are shedding light on mental health issues affecting Black women.
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I can hear my coworkers already saying, “what does it have to do with race!” 🤦🏾♀️
Talk about this daily not just on BHM 💯🤎
Deborah and others: STOP saying “communities, women and people” of color and like terms when the subject is really BLACK women.
Yes, these topics pertain to other non-White people. HOWEVER, not pairing that down to individual groups further perpetuates stigmas and harm. Black, Latinx, AAHPI and other groups get to have convos SPECIFIC to ourselves and do so without shame.
STOP saying POC, BIPOC and WOC when the subject is BLACK! It’s grouping, which is another form of erasure.
I deal with depression as a result of my childhood trauma. I have been diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder as a result of the abuse I have endured from my parents. I need to get back into therapy.
We HAVE to stop using "women of color" and "Black women" interchangeably.
This segment featuring my own mother and sister discussing black women and depression leaves me with a profound sense of disillusionment. Their intentions may seem noble, but the irony isn't lost on me. The same family dynamics that contributed to my own profound depression are now under a spotlight, with those involved portraying themselves as advocates for mental health. It's peculiar, almost laughable, how the cycle of seeking validation unfolds.
Five and a half years ago, I made the extremely difficult decision to distance myself from this very toxicity. The peace I've since found speaks volumes to the necessity of that choice. In 2022, I expressed to my mother what I needed from her to move towards reconciliation on terms that honored mutual respect and understanding, only to be met with silence. It now makes sense that the pursuit of public adoration has overshadowed the genuine work of healing and personal accountability.
As someone who has lived through the pain, hurt, and betrayal that can tear families apart, I can say with certainty that the decision to step away is never made lightly. It's a painstaking choice aimed at preserving one's mental and emotional well-being. To anyone else experiencing this pain from your "family", know that you're not alone. There is indeed life and light on the other side of such a difficult decision to estrange.
While my family seeks applause, I've found solace in true authenticity and inner peace. It's clear now more than ever that our paths diverge significantly, and I am at peace with that. To those who resonate with this message, remember, it's okay to choose yourself, even with family, It's okay to cut out what harms you. Here's to finding and fostering your own well-being, away from the shadows of pretense.⭐
This is one of the reasons that I became a Therapist. Being able to express feelings in a safe space is essential.
I salute Ms. Glenda and Lauren. Wonderful to see a mother and daughter find value in strengthening their relationship through their healing journey. They are also being very generous by sharing it with the world.
Wow this is so refreshing ❤️
This is such an important topic.
Thanks for bringing awareness to struggle that often goes unseen
It's great to see conversations about specific communities.
I appreciate discussions like this that increase understanding.
Hmm interesting but I'm still not sure depression has a race
Good info but the host's highlights are distracting
Who knew depression had a skin tone?
Learn something new everyday.
This channel always has great discussions.
This video highlights real issues that often go unnoticed.
Could've gone deeper.
Glad this issue is getting attention.
I also tried psychprofile's anxiety test.
This is so important to talk about.
Mental health affects us all.
Hopefully we can break stigma and help more people seek help
Christ is the best therapist, only God can deliver you from demons.
Psalms 91:3
Being a Black, American woman is one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. However, it's also one of the most difficult. Let's continue prioritizing ourselves, sisters, no matter how difficult it may be. ❤🩹
I’m so glad to hear this. Because Black Women are not allowed to be sad down depressed. We are supposed to keep it in be strong but me my cousins have along with our aunts have been breaking this down. I’m so glad we’re learning
This is the story of many of us black women and men. Our parents were raised to suck it up and keep going and thus we were invalidated and taught the same thing. That did not work for me growing up. I went to therapy for the first time over 12 years ago when I moved away for college and it saved my life.
This is the crap that has ruined our community. To the point that now if you show ANY sign of weakness the sharks are willing and ready to tear you to pieces
"Struggling in silence" what a hard habit to break…a strong black woman, can be an angry black woman…
Great interview 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love the very real, Oooh girrrrrlllll to Debra Roberts….I felt that!
Not true with me and my daughters thank God. We embrace therapy, healing and self love
I definitely had the blues after graduating jobless into the '08' recession from the housing crash. It was hard to be the SBW but moved back with my family and God helped me through it. 💛