A shocking study in 2019 revealed that suicide rates have increased by 182% in black girls.

In this episode, Areva Martin sits down with Doctoral candidate, Jasmin Brooks and mental health advocate, April Simpkins who recently lost her daughter to suicide.

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📲 Suicide hotline: 800-273-TALK (8255)

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