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Capes Off: Confronting The Hidden Crisis Of Black Women's Struggle With Passive Suicide [Op-Ed]
The op-ed says 35% of Black adults with PTSD receive treatment as financial strain and medical marginalization deepen self-neglect and despair.
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month sheds light on a crisis affecting Black Americans, with suicide rates for Black girls aged 13 to 19 surging 182% between 2011 and 2017.
- Finances heavily contribute to this reality, as economic strain erodes emotional health and prevents Black Americans from accessing the security needed for mental well-being. The Op-Ed defines passive suicide as the quiet, gradual letting go of health buried in day-to-day survival.
- Black Americans face a lifetime PTSD prevalence of nearly 9%, the highest rate in the United States. For Black women between 18 and 34, that number climbs to 14%, meaning nearly one in eight are carrying active trauma.
- Yet, only about 35 percent of Black adults who develop PTSD ever receive treatment, leaving many trapped in broken safety nets. The medical establishment routinely marginalizes natural wellness remedies, further limiting access to relief.
- For those struggling, support is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988 to reach the Crisis Lifeline. BlackMentalHealth also offers a database of Black therapists for those seeking professional care.
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Redefining Suicide Awareness Beyond The Myth Of The Unbreakable Black Woman [Op-Ed]
For Black communities, suicide awareness month means recognizing that the slow neglect of our health has become a silent form of surrender.
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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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