One in three Black men in rural America experienced suicidal or death ideation in the past week. A developmental model used in the study showed a direct association between threat, deprivation, and racial discrimination during childhood, and suicide risk in adulthood. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Black Americans aged 15-24, with Black men being at a greater risk. The study found that childhood threats and deprivation, as well as experiences of racial discrimination, were linked to an increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts. Interventions targeting systemic racism and adverse experiences may help reduce the risk of suicidal thoughts among young Black men.
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Trauma, Racism Linked to Increased Suicide Risk in Black Men
