Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends
By Central East MHTTC
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3.
The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA.
Saving Young Black Lives: Reversing Suicide Trends Oct 26, 2021
You Can Pray AND Go To Therapy - Lena Green
Dr. Lena Green is the executive director of New York City’s HOPE Center, which provides mental health services to parishioners of First Corinthian Baptist Church and the Harlem community in Manhattan. She discusses the role of the faith community in addressing mental health stigma and needs.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
LGBTQ Youth Face Added Mental Health Challenges - Meghan Romanelli
Dr. Meghan Romanelli is a mental health researcher and clinician. She discusses mental health needs, coping abilities and resiliency of LGBTQ youth and young adults of color, as well as unique challenges they face relating to bias and stigma.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
"The Talk" is Lifesaving in More Ways Than One - Riana Anderson
Psychologist and mental health researcher Dr. Riana Anderson is an expert on racial trauma and stress, and their effect on the mental health of youth and families. She discusses the effects of systemic racism and the recent American racial reckoning on Black youth, as well as the importance of having “the talk” to their mental health.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
Why Researchers Are Ringing the Alarm - Rhonda Boyd
Psychologist and mental health researcher Dr. Rhonda Boyd was a co-author of a report about Black youth suicide and mental health that was commissioned by the Congressional Black Caucus and led by Dr. Michael A. Lindsey. She discusses what we know about Black youth suicide and mental health, what she has been seeing in youth during the pandemic, and what is needed to reverse troubling trends.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
Taking a Knee Led to Taking a Stand for Mental Health - Kenny Stills
NFL wide receiver Kenny Stills has used his platform to spread awareness about mental health, as well as racial injustice. He discusses how the public backlash against his activism affected him mentally, how therapy helped him on and off the field, his views about actions taken by Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles to protect their mental health, and what led him to hold the Still Growing Summit mental health camp for youth.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
Surviving a Suicide Attempt - Mike Veny
Mental health public speaker and author Mike Veny is a survivor of suicide attempts as an adolescent. He discusses what led him to attempt suicide, his journey to better mental health, and how parents and educators should speak with youth who are struggling.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.
This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
Life after the Suicide Death of a Child - Tami Charles, Part 2
Mental health advocate and entrepreneur Tami Charles is the mother of Seven Bridges, a Black 10-year-old who died in Louisville in 2019. She discusses her son’s final hours and how she is working now to spread awareness around bullying and suicide.
Content warning: This podcast series includes descriptions of suicide, bullying, violence, and self-harm.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices, and recommendations to address this trend.
This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.
When a Parent Loses a Child to Suicide - Tami Charles, Part 1
Mental health advocate and entrepreneur Tami Charles is the mother of Seven Bridges, a Black 10-year-old who died in Louisville in 2019. She discusses his life and the events that led up to her son’s death, including bullying at school that targeted his disability and race.
The Central East MHTTC, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and managed by the Danya Institute, supports resource development and dissemination, training and technical assistance (TA) to the behavioral health and primary care workforce in HHS Region 3 that provides prevention, treatment and recovery support services to individuals who have and/or are at risk of developing a serious mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.
This podcast series, created in partnership with the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research, explores the crisis of Black youth suicide in America and reveals why we are at a “ring the alarm moment.” Hear first-hand accounts by survivors, family members, researchers, and behavioral health professionals. Host Dr. Michael A. Lindsey, Executive Director of the NYU McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research interviews them about their experiences, research, policies and practices and recommendations to address this trend.
This project is brought to you by the Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and is funded by SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, opinions, and content of podcast episodes are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of SAMHSA. Nothing in this podcast series constitutes a direct or indirect endorsement by SAMHSA.