There are alarming statistics when it comes to suicide. Studies show the rate among Black young people has nearly doubled since 2014. Mental health advocates say continuing racial and social inequities have been driving those numbers up. csloantv reports.
One study finds suicide rates for Black males between 15 and 24 went up by 47% between 2013 and 2019.One study finds that among Black children between 5 and 12, the suicide rate in 2017 was twice that of their white counterparts.
That's why Asiema says she started a foundation in Darren's name to provide resources for those struggling with mental health conditions, and for their families. "Both of my kids have been hospitalized for attempts multiple times," Dupree said."My youngest child has anxiety and depression, and through the foundation I was able to get both of them in therapy and it has helped them tremendously.""Because we know that not all pain is visible, so the goal is to actually bring the resources to people," she said.
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