Suicide is more common in urban communities than one would expect and the numbers are going up.
A recent study revealed that African American children – ages five to 11 – are twice as likely commit suicide. Meanwhile, Black men, aged 15 to 24, it is the third leading cause of death. In his new video, Joyner Lucas delves deep into the mind and actions of a suicidal individual. The results are are somber, graphic reminder of a reality that gets overlooked far too quickly.
In the United States, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255.