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Addressing Pediatric Suicide: A Focus on Black Youth

Parenting with Care

Release Date: 06/01/2024

In today's episode,  we bring light to a critical and sensitive topic: pediatric suicide, with a particular focus on the rising suicide rates among Black youth.

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, and recent studies have shown alarming increases in suicide rates among Black children and teenagers.

In this episode, we'll explore the statistics and underlying factors and, most importantly, provide guidance for parents and caregivers on how to support their children. 

References:

Pew: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2024/04/22/black-adolescent-suicide-rate-reveals-urgent-need-to-address-mental-health-care-barriers#:~:text=New%20federal%20data%20shows%20that,other%20racial%20and%20ethnic%20groups

National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention: https://theactionalliance.org/resource/ring-alarm-crisis-black-youth-suicide-america

STAR: https://www.starcenter.pitt.edu

The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America: https://watsoncoleman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/full_taskforce_report.pdf