Family Health

via BlackDoctor: A new study is out saying black teens face discrimination multiple times a day. The study was done to assess how often Black teens experience racial discrimination and, upon conclusion, also found that these incidents often lead to depression. CLICK HERE to read story

National

via lovebscott/Complex; Suicide attempts among Black teens have increased within the past two decades, according to a new study published this week According to an article published by the journal Pediatrics, the study found that from 1991-2017 self-reported suicide attempts have decreased for all of America’s youth expect African-Africans. In fact, the number of black children that attempted […]

- Discussion

A new study found that 1 in 16 youth had played a risky “choking game” — with black youth more likely to participate. The “choking game” involves decreasing the amount of oxygen to the brain, leading to a sensation which some describe as “floaty,” “tingling,” or a euphoric high. Once the person faints and the […]