by Weary | Nov 15, 2022 | Writings
“The weathering hypothesis states that chronic exposure to social and economic disadvantage leads to accelerated decline in physical health outcomes and could partially explain racial disparities in a wide array of health conditions.” Forde, A. T.,...
by Weary | Nov 15, 2022 | Writings
Black women are more likely to be seen as not needing mental health assistance due to various tropes, which is one of the reasons Weary, is so important. This section begins to unpack the unrealistic tropes Black feels like they have to live up to, including the...
by Weary | Nov 15, 2022 | Writings
Past experimentations and trials have caused distrust of the healthcare system within the Black community. Certain beliefs about mental health are upheld within the Black community and often ignored. In Faye A. Gary’s (2009) study, stigma creates barriers for minority...
by Weary | Nov 15, 2022 | Writings
My SAP, Weary, The Mental Health of a Black Woman; Walking in faith without looking at where you’re going, was created to showcase the daily struggles Black women face mentally. I have used scholarly articles focusing on the issue beyond personal experiences...
