Raising a Child That Experiences Suicidal Ideation Featuring Alisha Bryant and Harmony Allen

Introduction

T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Alisha Bryant and her daughter Harmony Allen who is the parent of a child currently struggling with on-going suicidal ideation.

Spotlight

Traeh Thyssen, 13-year-old student who died by suicide on Oct 3, 2019.

Resource

I Have A Heart is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide information, resources, and support to combat bullying and prevent youth suicide. The organization is dedicated to Roslynn’s son Traeh who died by suicide.

Website: https://ihaveaheart.org/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/traehthyssen.haveaheart

Additional Mental Health Resources: https://www.blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/_files/ugd/c79b52_bb109a201a8a4d518d05ec76e793c3be.pdf

Community Changemaker

Kierrah Flipping is the CEO/Founder of Core Empowerment. She’s a therapist and a Reiki master. She’s located in the DMV. Check her out at the following websites.

Kierrah Flipping: https://www.kierrahflipping.com/

CORE Empowerment: https://www.coreempowerment.org/

Reiki Services and Podcast: https://www.afroqi.com/

Moment of Inspiration

For any parents that feel guilty about their child’s mental health struggles, we want to remind you that you’re doing the best you can. We want to encourage you to seek mental health support for your children and yourself as you’re navigating this journey. If you need assistance, call 988 to be connected to trained professionals who can connect you to resources in your community.

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Events 

Courageous Conversation in partnership with Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Time: 5 to 7 PM ET Location: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83112692857

Power Hour in partnership with New Orleans Black Mental Health Matters Date: Monday, September 18, 2023 Time: 7 to 8 PM ET Location: Instagram LIVE

BLACK & SUICIDAL Support Group Date: Thursday,