Black Youth Suicide Crisis
About this episode
Dr. Raquel Martin discusses the alarming rise in suicide rates among Black youth and the factors contributing to this crisis.
Black youth suicide rates have surged over 50% in recent years. In this episode, Dr. Raquel Martin debunks the myth that Black people don't die by suicide and explores the impact of racial trauma, stigma, and silence in families and schools.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Raquel Martin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: families, schools
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