Depression Rates in Black and Brown Communities Surpass Others

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

Anew Gallup study released May 17 shows that the lifetime depression ra tes of Black and Hispanic adults are rising quickly and have now passed those of white adults. Gallup found that white people have always had slightly higher rates of both lifetime and current depression, but African Americans and Hispanics now suffer the most.

Overall, 29% of U.S. adults acknowledge a depression diagnosis at some point, almost ten percentage points more than in 2015. Gallup’s National Health and Well-Being Index says that the number of Americans who have depression or are currently receiving treatment has increased by about seven points in the same period to 17.8%. Both rates are the highest that Gallup has seen since it started tracking depression with the current method in 2015.

The Gallup Panel surveyed 5,167 U.S. adults from Feb. 21 to Feb. 28 to get the most current results. The panel comprises about 100,000 adults from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Questions included, “Has a doctor or nurse ever told you that you have depression,” and “Do you currently have depression, or are you being treated for it?” Over onethird of women (36.7%), compared to 20.4% of men, say they have been diagnosed with depression

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ET The Hip-Hop Preacher

Eric Thomas, also known as ET, is a highly at some point. Since 2017, the rate of depression in women has risen almost twice as fast as in men.

Individuals 18 to 29 (34.3%) and between 30 and 44 (34.9%) are diagnosed with depression at much higher rates than people over 44. The highest rates of current depression or treatment for depression are also among women (23.8%) and people ages 18 to 29 (24.6%).

Compared to 2017 projections, these two groups have the fastest-rising rates (up 6.2% and 11.6%, respec- energetic motivational speaker whose lectures have captured the attention of many. He travels the world speaking to millions of people, motivating them to take charge of their lives and captain their own fates. He has garnered a massive following across social media and is an author, educator and pastor. If you’re looking to get a jolt of conviction and motivation, ET is your guy!

Iyanla Vanzant

Iyanla Vanzant is a veteran inspirational speaker, author, and life coach. Her YouTube channel is devoted to doing the inner work tively). Adults aged 30–44 also have the fastest-rising rates.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. clinical sadness rate grew slowly. After the pandemic, however, it went up by a significant amount. Researchers said social isolation, loneliness, fear of infection, mental exhaustion (especially among first responders like health care workers), increased drug use, and problems with mental health services may have played a role. Even though the number of people who feel very lonely every day has decreased in the past two years due to widespread vaccinations and a slow return to normalcy, increased loneliness during the pandemic was likely a significant factor in the rise of long-term depression. Currently, 17% of adults in the U.S. say they were very lonely “yesterday,” which adds up to an estimated 44 million people.

Women have always reported much higher amounts of depression than men have in subgroups, researchers daily! She helps you center yourself, unpack, and position yourself to be called higher, mind body and spirit. Vanzant’s channel is full of deeper revelations and consistent exercises that will help you get whole and align yourself for whatever it is you want and wherever you plan to go. Her channel is an excellent grounding source for daily spiritual discipline.

Wallo267

Wallace Peeples, better known as Wallo267, is a hard hitting motivational speaker, influencer, entrepreneur and marketer. After serving a two-decade prison sentence, Wallo came home and rose to cultural prominence in just a few short years. His common-sense wisdom often goes viral, inspiring people with relatable content that motivates them to find their purpose and uncover their greatness. For your daily dose of motivation, check out Wallo!

Earn Your Leisure

Earn Your Leisure is a network that elevates the platforms of established content creators from various sectors of business, finance and entrepreneurship. The network promotes community and collaboration, featuring six shows that include Market Mondays, Inside the Vault, Inner Wealth, DreamNation, Rants and Gems Real Estate Podcast and 19 Keys. For business tips, tools and models, Earn Your Leisure is a go-to. It’s full of tips for navigating your goals within a community of like minded individuals.

Sonya Renee Taylor

Sonya Renee Taylor is an author, humanitarian, social justice activist, and founder of The Body Is Not An Apology movement. A digital content creator, Taylor’s work is best experienced via her Patreon account where subscribers can gain access to an unlimited amount of Taylor’s video series, discussions, community sessions, digital e-books and courses. Taylor regularly posts some of her content to YouTube, and the core focus of her work is “radical self-love as a path to liberation.” Her reflections and perspectives are invaluable; she will help you stay rooted and grounded while consistently expanding.

Wall Street Trapper

Another tangible tool for wealth goals or investment advice is Wall Street Trapper. Founder Leon Howard has focused on branding himself in the finance world as a go-to for stock market tips and tools. His goal is said. This gap has gotten a lot bigger since 2017, likely due to several COVID-related factors, such as women being more likely to lose their jobs or stop working altogether, partly because the pandemic kept kids from going to school or daycare. In 2019, 78% of all healthcare workers were women, putting them at a higher risk for emotional and mental problems because of the pandemic. to empower the financial state of the culture while highlighting the power of the Black dollar and cooperative economics. This is a perfect channel for investment advice and those looking to venture into stocks.

Conversely, young people are more likely to be single and to say they are lonely, especially during the pandemic. Experts said young people a lso need more time with others t o boost their happiness than older adults do. COVID-19 has a direct effect on this.

Those un der 30 and individu als with lower incomes are more likely to feel sad, worried, or angry every day, which are all symptoms of depression, the researchers found. Women, young adults, and people of color were also more likely to lose their jobs entirely because of the pandemic.

Lisa Nichols

This is one of our favorite channels and also another veteran motivational speaker. Lisa Nichols isn’t new to this, she’s true to this, and her page is exactly what you need to jumpstart your goals! She offers step-by-step guides for transforming your life from the inside and outside. Her motto is “abundance, no matter what,” and she has topics on everything from grappling with loneliness to how to show up in business. Whatever you need, this is a great page to guide you through to next steps.

This article was originally published on BOTWC.

By Amara N. Beaty Voice & Viewpoint Staff Writer

Th is past Monday, June 5th, six dedicated Porter Elementary students were honored for their achievements and persistence in their student-led after-school math club. The young Panthers received medals and certificates from their equally dedicated teachers and a pizza party funded by the men and women of Black Men & Women United (BMWU).

BMWU is a community group dedicated to providing a safe space for Black men and women in San Diego to come together in support of one another. The group is in the process of adopting Porter Elementary as one of their community schools to support.

The math club was born from the enthusiasm of fifth grader Leencey Pierre, who relentlessly posed the school’s need for a math club. Her continued requests to her teachers and her teachers’ commitment to supporting our community’s children