JOURNAL ARTICLE

Reports from Washington University St. Louis Highlight Recent Findings in Anxiety Disorders (Gendered Racial Identity, Positive Health Practices, and Mental Health Among Black Adult Women).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 684 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

A recent study conducted at Washington University in St. Louis focused on the impact of gendered racial identity beliefs, positive health practices, and mental health among Black adult women. The research found that gendered racial centrality and endorsement of the Superwoman Schema were associated with poorer mental health outcomes, while positive beliefs about being a Black woman were linked to lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The study also highlighted the importance of supportive social relationships in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression among Black women, as well as the need for further research on individual-level differences and the role of self-compassion in their experiences. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/02, p684
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:182839960
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