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This episode discusses self-harm in the black community. Returning speaker Shavonda & I dive into how the black cultural perspective shapes self-harming behaviors and practices. Addressing how factors like age and gender can impact the types of methods chosen. While also encouraging African Americans to seek out mental health help and resources. Links are ins the description. Copy and paste the URL in the browser for more information on minority self-harming behaviors.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness: African American cultural dynamics |

nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American Dr. Tracy Marks, a trained African 

American mental health professional insight | 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL2QpphEeZFYwk6-WXD6hpA l 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 

1-800-273-8255 

SAMHSA’s National Helpline |  

1-800-662-HELP (4357) (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Helpline)