Triumphant Journeys: How Influential Black Women Overcame Depression

During May's Mental Health Awareness Month, a notable shift occurs as numerous prominent Black women candidly address a once-taboo topic within their communities. Increasingly, these influential figures not only disclose their struggles with chronic depression but also share their paths to recovery. Take Susan L. Taylor, former Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine, who authored the uplifting column “In the Spirit.” Despite encouraging Black women to “Love yourself,” she battled profound depression from childhood into her adult years. This revelation underscores the importance of openness in mental health.