Suicide in Historically Marginalized Communities: Perception Versus Reality (HS - ARMSTRONG - 058500)

Course overview

There is myth in the Black community that Black people don't die by suicide and that acknowledging mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, are signs of moral weakness. In this recording, Victor Armstrong will discuss the stigma around mental health and suicide among those in historically marginalized communities. He will discuss and uncover historical challenges of these communities, emphasizing Black men, in accessing care for mental health. He will discuss the way that perception and provider bias influence mental health access and suicidality among Black men.