Stories written by Victor Armstrong, MSW, AFSP Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement
Suicide Does Not Discriminate: Normalizing the Conversation Around Suicide in the Black and African American Community
L.E.T.S. Save Lives is an effort to help normalize the conversation regarding suicide in the Black and African American community. It is a reminder that the danger of losing hope and social connection is not exclusive to any one race or culture, and neither is the opportunity to create pathways to restore hope.
The Role of the Church in Improving Mental Wellness in the African American Community
Our faith leaders can play a pivotal role, if we are to move the needle on improving mental wellness in the African American community.