Depression’s Peculiar Grip on Black LGBTQs, Part Three

The third and final part of the exclusive series of articles I’ve penned for the HUFFINGTON POST has just been published! The series, entitled “Depression’s Peculiar Grip on Black LGBTQs, Part Three,”explores how depression can have a disproportionate impact on, and different ramifications for Black LGBTQ individuals.

In this installment, I focus on depression’s particular stranglehold on Black LGBTQs. As well, I give an account of my very first depressive episode—which nearly overwhelmed me.

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About the Author: Wyatt O'Brian Evans

Mr. Evans has reported and written for print and on line media outlets including the Huffington Post, The Washington Post, The Advocate, Bilerico, BaltimoreOUTloud, Washington Post, Baltimore Gay Life and the Washington Blade. His series of articles on issues such as Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPV/A), Relationships, Depression, and Racism strongly resonate with the LGBTQ Community and its Allies. To read his work for HUFF PO, visit: https://huffingtonpost.com/wyatt-obrian-evans/ Mr. Evans has written an in-depth, multi-part and award-winning series on racism within the LGBTQ Community for Bilerico.. To have Mr. Evans write for your media outlet and organization also, please contact him using our contact form.

4 Comments

Elk Whistle May 14, 2015 at 4:47 pm - Reply

This was good insight into the specific problems of depression that exclusively effect Same Gender Loving or Black Gay Men. Although there are many types of supports that are available the author adds his personal experience with depression and his choice to get help rather than allowing the depression and other stigmas from controlling his mental health and struggle with suicide. I am sure that this article may save many lives or at least attempt to get readers to be aware of the growing epidemic of depression among the SGL Community.
DANIEL WASSERMAN May 14, 2015 at 11:59 pm - Reply

I have been trying to read the article, or series of articles on this subject: Depression, which as you know affects many people around the World—–It is universal, and does not discriminate. It appears that your focus is an Afro-centric one, which of course is important, essentail, and reflects your personal experiences. My point here though, is that Depression affects all races/genders/orientations/etc… . I have had it since a small child. There are many commonalities between LGBTQ/Black depression and others’ depression. Try to see others’ point of view, as you would want others to see your points of view. We are all in this togethter, in spite of the ugly history of slavery.
- Wyatt O'Brian Evans May 28, 2015 at 5:08 pm - Reply
  
  Daniel: I do see others’ points of view: that’s evident in my diverse topics I write about as a journalist. Because of racism and the other unique stresses Blacks must endure–that other races/ethnicities don’t have to contend with–depression has a UNIQUE impact on Black.s. Look at all the stats. Thanks for your input.
  - Daniel Wasserman May 29, 2015 at 3:52 am - Reply
    
    Hello Mr. Evans,
    Thank you for taking the time to respond. I look forward to readind more of your insightful articles. Daniel Wasserman, on 5/29/15.