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Topic 2 DQ 2 Nov 23-27, 2023 Different societies may look at depression as a weakness; however, grief is more acceptable. Looking at these two terms from a Western cultural viewpoint, would one of these be more accepted from a societal point of view? When would one be considered "abnormal"? Hello Professor Ellison and Classmates, Although the taboo of mental illness is not as bad as it was almost five years ago there are still various cultural backgrounds in the Western part of the world that see depression as a stigma. For hundreds of years the identity of Blacks in Western culture has been seen discriminated against and stigmatized to the point that having a mental disorder of any kind would only be another weight to carry (Campbell, & Mowbray, 2016). Many Black Americans self-stigmatize refusing to seek clinical help society, they fear how they will be treated by society especially by family and friends. The treatment of Blacks has been a constant struggle in America for hundreds of years economically and socially, so to add the stigma of depression to their already marginalized lives would only make it worse (Campbell, & Mowbray, 2016). Grief on the other hand is often more socially acceptable as long as it does not fall under the label of being disenfranchised grief and it remains uncomplicated. Most of the time when grief is considered ‘normal’ it goes through a natural (but not chronological) process. Some people who are mourning will gradually cope with the loss, developing “strategies” such as care support, and therapy (Gonschor, Eisma, Barke, & Doering, para. 2. 2020). Losses that are disenfranchised or socially unacceptable are abnormal by society such as the death of pets, loss of limbs, aborted or miscarried children, secret lovers, or relationships that are not of blood relation (Corr, Corr, & Doka, pg., 292-293. 2019). Also, grief that is prolonged or is not going in a order that society recognizes is seen as abnormal as well. Blessings, Tonya Jones Reference

Campbell, R. D., & Mowbray, O. (2016). The stigma of depression: Black American experiences. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work: Innovation in Theory, Research & Practice, 25(4), 253–269. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1080/15313204.2016.1187101 Corr, C. A, Corr, D. M., & Doka, K.J. (2019). Death & dying, life & living (8th ed.). Cengage. ISBN-13: 9781337563895 Gonschor, J., Eisma, M. C., Barke, A., & Doering, B. K. (2020). Public stigma towards prolonged grief disorder: Does diagnostic labeling matter?. PloS one, 15(9), e0237021. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237021

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