Why is Self-Care so Important for Black Women?
Black Women hold multiple marginalized identities that heighten opportunities to incur stress. Studies have shown that prolonged encounters with stress can lead to negative health effects such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and heart disease. The National Institutes of Health published a qualitative assessment of both gender and race related to stress which showed “Black women report higher levels of psychological stress than White women and carry a disproportionate burden of chronic conditions associated with psychological stress, including obesity.”
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Explaining Depression and Anxiety to Your Partner
If you’re struggling with anxiety or depression, you might be wondering how to open up to your partner about these experiences. Part of you may be worried that your partner will judge you, especially if you’ve only recently gotten into a relationship. Alternatively, if you’ve been dating your partner for a long time, you might be concerned that they’ll blame themselves for your depression or anxiety.
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Dealing with the Stereotype of a Strong Black Woman
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.
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