“We Pride Ourselves on Being Strong…and Able to Bear a lot”: Examining the Socio-Cultural and Historical Context of Black Americans’ Experiences with Depression and Help-Seeking
Research consistently shows that Black Americans’ symptoms of depression are more severe and persistent than their white counterparts yet they seek out and/or use services at a far lower rate. While trying to understand this disparity, it is important that researchers explore the socio-cultural and...
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Indiana University School of Social Work
2017-12-01
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| Series: | Advances in Social Work |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.iupui.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/21235 |