Black Youth Suicide, Mental Health Discussion To Be Held June 2

GERMANTOWN, MD — Montgomery County residents are invited to participate in an online discussion about Black youth suicide and mental health challenges during the pandemic on Wednesday, June 2.

The session is part of the county's ongoing series — "Wellness Community Events: Healing and Holding On - One Conversation at a Time for the Community" — which focuses on mental health and wellness issues brought on by the public health crisis.

The upcoming discussion will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tammy Blake, a licensed clinical social worker at the county's Department of Health and Human Services, will be the presenter.

Topics will include:

• Statistics on Black youth suicide rates
• Signs and symptoms of suicidal ideation and mental health needs in youth
• Risk and protective factors for suicide in Black populations
• Attitudes and perceptions about suicide and mental health in Black communities
• Strategies and resources for Black youth and families to address mental health and suicide

The event is free and no registration is required. Join the conversation on Teams Live at http://bit.ly/bh-aa-mentalhealth or view it live on the County Cable Montgomery and the county's Facebook page.

More information can be found on the county's COVID-19 website and by emailing hhsmail@montgomerycountymd.gov.