title: Black and Blue: Depression and African American Men.
abstract: Depression is a common mental disorder affecting individuals. Although many strides have been made in the area of depression, little is known about depression in special populations, especially African American men. African American men often differ in their presentation of depression and are often misdiagnosed. African American men are at greater risk for depression, but they are less likely to participate in mental health care. This article explores depression in African American by looking at environmental factors, sigma, role, and other unique to this populations, such as John Henryism. Interventions to encourage early screening and participation in care are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Metropolitan Psychiatric Mobile Service, Piedmont, SC.
authors.forename: Keith O
authors.initials: KO
authors.lastname: Plowden
authors.affiliation: Sturzbecker Health Sciences Center, West Chester University, College of Health Sciences, West Chester, PA.
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Thompson Adams
authors.affiliation: Metropolitan Psychiatric Mobile Service, Piedmont, SC.
authors.forename: Dana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wiley
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D004777:Environment; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D054526:Men's Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D057545:Social Stigma