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Study Links Racial Discrimination, Suicidal Thoughts Among African American Men
Racial discrimination is a possible contributing factor in the significant increase in suicides among African American men over the past…
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Black Teen Suicide Reaches Historic Highs: Study
African American teenagers in the United States historically have had lower suicide rates than their white counterparts — until now.
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EDITORIAL: We’re Not OK
The help needed for those who are suffering from mental illness and suicidal thoughts is on the rise.
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Most U.S. Adults with Mental Health Issues Don’t Receive Care: Report
More than 90 percent of people who died by suicide showed symptoms of mental health conditions, according to a new…
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Why is Suicide a Growing Problem in the Black Community?
It’s no secret that African Americans – particularly teens – are dying by suicide at record levels.
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EDITORIAL: We All Can Help End Suicide
Two prominent Americans lost their lives to suicide last week, causing the nation to pause and reflect on the reasons…
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Depression, Suicide Rates Jump Across the Nation
According to national statistics, depression is hitting Americans hard with postpartum difficulties and suicide rates skyrocketing.
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State Trooper in Sandra Bland Case Cleared of Single Charge Against Him
The state trooper who pulled over Sandra Bland just days before she was found dead in a jail cell has…
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That Illinois Cop-Killing Sparked Outrage and Tears. But Was it a Suicide?
(The Washington Post) – When Fox Lake police officer Charles Joseph Gliniewicz was found mortally wounded along a forested road in this…
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Ex-NFLer Martin Says He Attempted Suicide Multiple Times
STEVEN WINE, AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) — Former NFL tackle Jonathan Martin posted on Facebook that difficulties in the…
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