THREE TYPES OF DEPRESSION
There are many types of depression, but I will discuss the ones that impact black women the most:
Situational Depression
Dysthymia Disorder
Clinical Depression
Situational depression is stress caused by outside factors such as; loss of a loved one, loss of job or extended unemployment, or a hostile work environment. Situational depression can effect your normal everyday life in a negative way. If left untreated for too long, situational depression can turn into Clinical or Major depression. Exercise, yoga, meditation, eating right, prayer, and having a friend or support system can help you through this situation. You need to talk to someone about the stressors that are impacting your life. Therapy and perhaps taking a anti-depressant on a short term basis, can also help you until your situation turns around for you.
RISK FACTORS FOR SITUATIONAL DEPRESSION
- Poverty
- Violence
- Violence and pregnancy
- Workplace stress/harassment/hostile environment
- Chronic illnesses such as, cancer, heart disease, diabetes
- Divorce/Widowed
- Loss of a job
MORE TRIGGERS FOR SITUATIONAL DEPRESSION
