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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ855174
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Apr
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-8534
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Depression, Sociocultural Factors, and African American Women
Hunn, Vanessa Lynn; Craig, Carlton David
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, v37 n2 p83 Apr 2009
The authors discuss depression in African American women from a sociocultural perspective, including aspects of oppression and racism that affect symptom manifestation. The authors highlight John Henryism as a coping mechanism, the history and continuing role of the African American church as a safe haven, and strategies for culturally competent practice.
Descriptors: African Americans, Sociocultural Patterns, Females, Depression (Psychology), Social Influences, Cultural Influences, Racial Bias, Social Bias, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Coping, Church Role, Churches, Cultural Relevance, Counseling Techniques, Racial Factors, Gender Issues, Mental Health
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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