African American women as a group are at high risk for depression. Data shows that for Black women depression and other anxiety conditions are more chronic and the symptoms more intense than their White counterparts. Dr. Jessica Houston, Ph.D. an author, speaker, social worker, and college professor suffers from depression. She knows firsthand the debilitating effects of depression and the work it takes to overcome it. Dr. Houston is a proud HBCU graduate gaining a Bachelor of Social Work from Benedict College, she has a Master of Social Work from Barry University and a Doctor of Philosophy from Capella University.
Dr. Houston joins Dr. Bland for a frank discussion, not as a clinical professional but as a Black woman who has battled depression and has some clear and important thoughts about how to overcome it.
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