What's Behind The Rise In Suicides Among Black Youth?

<p>This week will mark the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder by the recently convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. And, Floyd’s death was followed by several high-profile acts of racism linked to trauma and measurable PTSD in communities of color. What role has the seemingly never-ending racial trauma played in the uptick of suicidal deaths among young African Americans? And shockingly, why are some mental health specialists surprised the rate of suicides isn’t higher?</p> <p>Guests:<br> <strong><a href="http://therapytoyou.org/dahyana_schlosser/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dahyana Schlosser</a></strong> — Boston-based child and family therapist<br> <strong><a href="https://www.rheedawalkerphd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Rheeda Walker</a></strong> — professor at the University of Houston Department of Psychology, author of “The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health”<br> <strong><a href="https://www.mckenzielawpc.com/joseph-d-feaster-jr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joseph Feaster Jr.</a></strong> — suicide loss survivor, council member at Samaritans, executive committee member at the National Association of Mental Health Boston</p> <p><em>If you or a loved one is considering suicide, please call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.</em></p>