Depression-Related Stigma Among Black and Latinx Youths: Guidance for Stigma Reduction Interventions.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Black and Latinx youths face substantial treatment disparities due to stigma and discrimination, yet current stigma reduction interventions lack culturally relevant content. The authors explored experiences of depression-related stigma and help seeking among Black and Latinx youths to inform the development of stigma reduction interventions.

Methods

Qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 youths (N=11 women, N=3 men, and N=2 nonbinary) ages 18-24 years and focused on stigma and race-ethnicity-related experiences, barriers to care, and feedback on a video intervention. Data were analyzed with thematic content analysis.

Results

Overlapping themes included racism contributing to depression, parental and immigrant stigma, limited access to resources, and t

SUBMITTER: Jankowski SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12831622 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature