There are many stereotypes that befall the Black Woman, many of which are rude and/or simply false. Even the “positive” stereotype of being a Strong Black Woman is problematic in the way it is dismissive of how hard living as a Black Woman in this society can be. This thought of the strong Black Woman dehumanizes and silences one’s ability to ask for help.

Someone with high-functioning depression might not even realize that their mental health has been declining because the symptoms can be quite subtle. Furthermore, their loved ones may not notice, either, as people with high-functioning depression are typically quite skilled at suppressing their symptoms around other people. Here are a few little-known signs that someone is struggling with high-functioning depression

Oxford defines self care as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, in particular during periods of stress.” Now that you know the definition of self-care are you ready to jump in and get to it?