The African-American Community -- Suicide and Mental Health Intervention




The Experts Speak - An Educational Service of the Florida Psychiatric Society show

Summary: Three experts discuss the rising suicide rate and other mental health issues in the African-American community. Included are mentions of micro-insults, the role of religious groups, attitudes towards reaching out for help, etc. Panel members: William Lawson MD from Howard University, Sherry Molock PhD from George Washington University, and Donna Barnes PhD from National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide.