Session 26: Five Myths About Suicide

<p>The Therapy for Black GirlsTM Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.</p> <p>In honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Month, I discussed the warning signs and risk factors that may help you assess whether a friend is suicidal and also addressed the top 5 myths I hear about suicide.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://afsp.org/about-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention</a> </p> <p><a href= "https://thinkprogress.org/why-are-so-many-black-kids-dying-from-suicide-6145b78764f6/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Why Are So Many Black Kids Dying by Suicide?</a></p> <p><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</strong> 1-800-273-8255</p> <p><strong>Crisis Text Line </strong>Text "HOME" to 741741</p> <p> </p> <p>If you're looking for a therapist in your area, make sure to check out the new & improved directory at <a href= "http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/directory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">therapyforblackgirls.com/directory</a></p> <p>If you are a therapist and would like to list your practice information in the directory, visit <a href= "http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/beinglisted" target="_blank" rel="noopener">therapyforblackgirls.com/beinglisted</a></p> <p>To join the Therapy for Black Girls Thrive Tribe <a href= "http://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">therapyforblackgirls.com/tribe</a></p> <p> </p> <p>To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag <strong>#TBGinSession</strong>.</p> <p>Please follow us:</p> <p>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/therapy4bgirls" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@therapy4bgirls</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls" target="_blank" rel=