Call to Action: Addressing the Black Youth Suicide Crisis-Course presentation

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Video Summary

The video is a presentation by Dr. Tammy Benton addressing the increase in suicides among African-American youth. She discusses the risk factors, protective factors, and interventions for this emerging crisis. Dr. Benton highlights the impact of racial discrimination and trauma on black youth and emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues in assessments and interventions. She also talks about the need for proactive measures by families and communities to support resilience and mental health in black youth. Dr. Benton provides recommendations for creating a supportive and inclusive environment, including fostering pride in racial identity, promoting family support, and addressing systemic disparities. She emphasizes the importance of access to mental health services and the need for culturally competent care. The presentation concludes with a discussion on the role of families and communities in preventing black youth suicide and supporting the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Dr. Benton encourages the creation of supportive communities and the importance of finding or creating a supportive network for LGBTQ+ youth. Overall, the video emphasizes the urgent need to address the black youth suicide crisis and provides recommendations for interventions and support systems. The presentation was delivered by Dr. Tammy Benton and was made possible by a grant from SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The contents of the presentation do not necessarily represent the official views nor an endorsement by SAMHSA, HHS, or the U.S. government. The video was available for CME credit and participants could claim their credits by completing an evaluation form.

Keywords

suicides

African-American youth

risk factors

protective factors

interventions

racial discrimination

trauma

resilience

mental health services

culturally competent care