As September draws to a close, we're reminded that suicide prevention isn't confined to just one month. Howard University medical expert, Dr. Yushekia Woodford, MD offers a few tips for recognizing suicidal tendencies in our loved ones. Dr. Woodson is chief psychiatry resident at Howard University Hospital and specializes in maternal mental health, providing hope for both mothers and fathers, particularly those who have endured the heartbreaking loss of a child. Did you know Black men face a suicide rate three times higher than Black women? In 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death for Black children aged 10-14, and third for those aged 15-19. Yet, despite these concerning numbers, Black individuals represent 14.2% of the US health population but only 7.7% of overall suicides. Let's spread awareness and support our community. Swipe left to discover essential warning signs and red flags on suicide prevention, curated by Dr. Yushekia Woodford. bison_psych #MentalHealthM...