Preventing suicides by Black males is focus of Harlem congressional hearing

Preventing suicides by Black males is focus of Harlem congressional hearing

Posted on July 12, 2024

It’s a difficult but important topic that often doesn’t get spoken about. However, on Friday, some leaders in Congress were on hand at a Harlem forum to listen to advocates give voice to the need for Black men and boys to have access to mental health resources.

“Only 33% of Black adults with mental health conditions actually receive treatment,” said Daniel Gillison Jr., the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness during his testimony.