Youth · United States
Suicide rates are rising for Black teens, new research finds
Even as overall teen suicide declines, the rate among Black adolescents continues to rise.
NPR's reporting digs into a divergence in the youth suicide data: while overall teen suicide is declining, rates among Black teenagers continue to rise. The causes are not fully understood and the research base is thin.
Researchers interviewed call for funding specifically aimed at Black adolescent mental health, including culturally responsive care and clinician pipelines.
Read NPR's full report for interviews and the research it cites.
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