Black Men and Depression

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8.2.2009

Do black men get depressed? Of course! Why is it masked? Is it because of the male ego or just lack of knowledge? On the Power of One Voice we will be discussing this very topic.

Here are some signs of depression to look for:

Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain (i.e., a change of more than 5% of body weight in a month), or decrease or increase in appetite

Insomnia or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) nearly every day

Feeling restless or sluggish to the point that others notice

Fatigue or loss of energy

Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt

Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness

Recurrent thoughts of death (not just fear of dying), recurrent suicidal thoughts without a specific plan, or a suicide attempt or a specific plan for committing suicide

Depression may be brought on by:

Alcohol or drug abuse
Childhood events like abuse or neglect
Chronic stress
Death of a friend or relative
Disappointment at home, work, or school (in teens, this may be breaking up with a boyfriend or girlfriend, failing a class, or parents divorcing)
Drugs such as sedatives and high blood pressure medications
Medical conditions such as hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cancer, or hepatitis
Nutritional deficiencies (such as a lack of folate and omega-3 fatty acids)
Overly negative thoughts about one’s self and life, self blame, and ineffective social problem solving skills
Prolonged pain or having a major illness
Sleeping problems
Social isolation (common in the elderly)

National Suicide Hotlines USA
United States of America

Toll-Free / 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

800-784-2433 800-273-8255 (TALK)

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