Research and health surveillance data point to a growing mental health crisis among Black youth over decades. Between 1991 and 2019, Black adolescents had the highest increase among any racial or ethnic group in prevalence of suicide attempts a rise of nearly 80%.
To her students who need the most support, India Strother is rarely just “Ms. Strother” she’s a family figure they call “Mom,” a trusted guide as they negotiate their teenage years.
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The drivers of the youth mental health crisis for Black children begin early and persist through a lifetime. Black children’s first encounters with racism can start before they are even in school, an AP project examining health disparities for Black Americans found.