'African American children and teens are dying from suicide at an alarming rate, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority health.'
’s father, Boris Henson, talked about how he “felt off” following his service in Vietnam, others around him often seemed uncomfortable. Even though some mocked him for it, he continued talking about having PTSD and depression.
“They would call him ‘crazy’ you know — ‘You know Boris. He crazy.’ And that’s the stigma around it,” the"Empire" actress told NBC special anchor Maria Shriver. “In the African American community, it’s taboo. For so long, it’s been looked upon as a weakness in our community.”African American children and teens are dying from suicide at an alarming rate, according to the. In 2017, suicide was the second leading cause of death for black American teens, ages 15 to 24.
The Oscar-nominated star has testified to Congress to urge for more funding for mental health in African American communities, but she didn’t stop there. She founded the, which partners with schools to help African American children who need mental health support. For example, the foundation is creating “Peace Rooms,” which are painted with encouraging quotes to help students with anxiety who need to step away.
“We’re letting them know that they are worthy, and that they matter in a world that’s telling them they don’t right now,” Henson said.
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