Addressing the Alarming Increase in Suicide Rates Among Black Children and Young Adults

Mar 2, 2023 | 
Black History Month | Equity | Featured

Suicide rates among Black children and young adults between the ages of 10-24 have increased dramatically over the past few years. Darryl Turpin, Director of Equity and Cultural Engagement at Lines for Life, is raising awareness of the impacts that lack of protective factors and pressures from social media can have on mental health stigma in communities of color. Read and listen to KXL’s article to find out what Lines for Life is doing to engage the community in suicide prevention.

Read the full article: Black Children and Young Adult Suicide on the Rise

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