An American Crisis: Black Child Suicide
An American Crisis: Black Child Suicide a NewsOne Special Report is a compassionate exploration led by Senior Editor asha bandele. The series offers a loving understanding of the urgent issue, providing vital conversations, statistics, meditations, and personal stories that address mental health challenges within Black children and teens. Understanding the complexities of this discussion is crucial for identifying solutions vital for our kids’ safety: Black youth deserve to be loved and protected. Discover why young Black people face higher risks of suicide and access to essential resources needed to combat this American epidemic, where 130 lives are lost daily, according to the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.
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Dionne C. Monsanto's daughter, Siwe, died by suicide at the age of 15. This is her love letter to Siwe and to Black mothers everywhere.
Deaths by suicide in the Black community have spiked among boys and girls in recent years. NewsOne explores the alarming numbers.
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