Black-White Differences in Social, Psychological, and Medical Correlates of Depression in the United States

Unfortunately, limited knowledge exists about the causes and consequences of depression and depressive symptoms among minorities and subpopulations. In this editorial, I summarize a growing literature suggesting that presentations, epidemiology, risk factors, and consequences of major depressive disorder (MDD) and depressive symptoms depend upon race, gender, and their intersections. While American Blacks have lower risk