Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast
Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast (formerly Fireflies Unite Podcast with Kea) is hosted by T-Kea Blackman and Jordan Scott. Their mission is simple; normalize the conversation about suicide in the Black community, provide hope, and resources. New episodes are available bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
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If you are in a mental health crisis, dial "988."
Black People Die By Suicide Too Podcast
Unbreakable Love: A Mother's Journey Through Loss featuring Dr. Rosalynn Thyssen
Introduction
T-Kea and Jordan are joined by Dr. Rossalyn Thyssen, founder of Traeh Thyssen Have A hearT, to discuss losing her teenage son, Traeh to suicide and the impact of bullying on youth mental health.
Spotlight
Jamari Terrell Williams, a fifth-grade student from Montgomery, Alabama, died by suicide on October 10, 2017, at the age of 10. The Jamari Terrell Williams Student Harassment Act was passed in AL to fight against cyberbullying and bullying on and off school campuses.
Resource
The NAMI Teen & Young Adult HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals, and support to teens and young adults.
The hotline is available from 10AM to 10PM ET, Monday - Friday. Text FRIEND to 62640, call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), or visit their website to chat online.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Community Changemaker
Dr. Erlanger "Earl" Turner is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and professor who founded Therapy for Black Kids, an organization that offers educational information and resources to parents to promote healthy emotional development and resilience among Black children, teens, and their families.
Moment of Inspiration
"Teach your kids that it's okay to have bad days and to ask for support. Let's normalize mental health days just like sick days." - Therapy for Black Kids
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Events
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Click here to see our events.
Black & Suicidal: Peer Support Group
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Illuminate Hope: Empowering Mental Wellness Forum
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
Time: 3:30 PM to 6 PM
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Disclaimer
Information shared on our platforms, including details about individuals lost to suicide, is sourced from loved ones, social media, and/or news. Efforts are made for accuracy and sensitivity, but data may be incomplete. If you're a family member seeking to add or correct information, email us at info@blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org. We honor families' wishes and promptly address concer
