In this episode, I dispel long held urban black myths about suicide. I give reasons why people may choose to attempt suicide as well as some of the situations I have seen in the clinical setting. I provide resources that are being used to help prevent suicide in people of all ages and genders. This week’s clip to connect the topic is from WNBA All-Star, NCAA Champion, and College Player of the Year, Chamique Holdsclaw and her battles and journey with suicide and Bipolar II Disorder. If you are feeling suicidal and have no idea where to turn you can reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Articles used in this episode:
https://www-theroot-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.theroot.com/suicides-among-black-children-are-at-crisis-levels-the-1834479583/amp?usqp=mq331AQEKAFwAQ%3D%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15684231322089&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theroot.com%2Fsuicides-among-black-children-are-at-crisis-levels-the-1834479583
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/news/20190626/suicide-rates-soaring-among-black-teens
https://urbanfaith.com/2018/06/black-people-dont-commit-suicide-thats-white-thing.html/
https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happiness-in-world/201004/the-six-reasons-people-attempt-suicide?amp=&usqp=mq331AQEKAFwAQ%3D%3D&_js_v=0.1#aoh=15685135925244&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&_tf=From%20%251%24s&share=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.psychologytoday.com%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fhappiness-in-world%2F201004%2Fthe-six-reasons-people-attempt-suicide
https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/suicide-resource-guide#3
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