Abstract:Depression is a common disorder in the population, but some people are more vulnerable to this condition. Groups at higher risk of developing psychic suffering include black children and adolescents living in vulnerable socioeconomic conditions. This study aimed to analyze race and life conditions as determinants of depression in children and adolescents. This was a systematic review with meta-analysis. The study sources were MEDLINE Ovid,
“…Stressful life events (SLEs), which are predominant in racial minorities from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, have been correlated with depression [2]. For instance, Landim et al [3 ▪ ] in their study of Black youth from Portuguese-speaking countries with low socioeconomic levels, noted a significant relationship between limited economic resources, social support, and depression.…”
Section: Risk Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-perceived discrimination in the Black community is a significant risk factor for aggravated health and mental health symptoms [2]. Ethnic and racial adversity in childhood, such as abuse and varied traumas (i.e., cultural, historical, intergenerational, and present), increases susceptibility to depressive symptoms [3 ▪ ]. For Black immigrant youth, acculturation, language barriers, and family separation may increase the risk for depression [3 ▪ ].…”
Section: Risk Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Depression can lead to poor health outcomes, and untreated depression can greatly impact the development and future potential of Black youth. Racism, economic stressors, limited community resources, trauma and abuse have contributed to the increase in depression in Black communities [3 ▪ ]. Compared to their non-Hispanic White counter-parts, Black youth with major depression are less likely to receive effective mental health treatment.…”
Purpose of reviewDepression among Black youth has been under-identified, misdiagnosed and undertreated leaving many Black youth to suffer with this potentially debilitating condition. Thus, it is crucial to evaluate how to appropriately identify and treat depression in Black adolescents. This review outlines the risk factors for the development of depression in Black adolescents, the barriers they face when attempting to access mental healthcare and culturally sensitive actions steps a primary care provider can take to help increase the appropriate diagnosis and ultimate treatment of depression in Black adolescents.Recent findingsDepression can present differently in Black adolescents, which leads to its under identification or misdiagnosis. Moreover, in recent years, the rate of suicide among Black adolescents has been disproportionately rising faster compared to other race/ethnic groups. There have been multiple barriers identified that can be attributed to these findings such as provider mistrust, cultural stigma against seeking help for mental illness, lack of education in the Black community about how depression presents, and lack of financial resources to access mental healthcare.SummaryBy understanding the unique experiences and inequities faced by Black youth, a culturally responsive assessment can be performed as the crucial initial step in the diagnostic assessment of their depression.
“…Stressful life events (SLEs), which are predominant in racial minorities from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, have been correlated with depression [2]. For instance, Landim et al [3 ▪ ] in their study of Black youth from Portuguese-speaking countries with low socioeconomic levels, noted a significant relationship between limited economic resources, social support, and depression.…”
Section: Risk Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Self-perceived discrimination in the Black community is a significant risk factor for aggravated health and mental health symptoms [2]. Ethnic and racial adversity in childhood, such as abuse and varied traumas (i.e., cultural, historical, intergenerational, and present), increases susceptibility to depressive symptoms [3 ▪ ]. For Black immigrant youth, acculturation, language barriers, and family separation may increase the risk for depression [3 ▪ ].…”
Section: Risk Factorsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Depression can lead to poor health outcomes, and untreated depression can greatly impact the development and future potential of Black youth. Racism, economic stressors, limited community resources, trauma and abuse have contributed to the increase in depression in Black communities [3 ▪ ]. Compared to their non-Hispanic White counter-parts, Black youth with major depression are less likely to receive effective mental health treatment.…”
Purpose of reviewDepression among Black youth has been under-identified, misdiagnosed and undertreated leaving many Black youth to suffer with this potentially debilitating condition. Thus, it is crucial to evaluate how to appropriately identify and treat depression in Black adolescents. This review outlines the risk factors for the development of depression in Black adolescents, the barriers they face when attempting to access mental healthcare and culturally sensitive actions steps a primary care provider can take to help increase the appropriate diagnosis and ultimate treatment of depression in Black adolescents.Recent findingsDepression can present differently in Black adolescents, which leads to its under identification or misdiagnosis. Moreover, in recent years, the rate of suicide among Black adolescents has been disproportionately rising faster compared to other race/ethnic groups. There have been multiple barriers identified that can be attributed to these findings such as provider mistrust, cultural stigma against seeking help for mental illness, lack of education in the Black community about how depression presents, and lack of financial resources to access mental healthcare.SummaryBy understanding the unique experiences and inequities faced by Black youth, a culturally responsive assessment can be performed as the crucial initial step in the diagnostic assessment of their depression.
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