Black youth face a rapidly growing crisis. In 2021, suicide became the third leading cause of death for African Americans ages 10 to 24. Despite lower suicide rates than some groups, the trajectory is alarming—and disproportionately fueled by lack of access to mental health care, stigma, and structural barriers. If we truly care about prevention, we must invest in culturally relevant outreach, trusted community partnerships, and accessible care. The work is urgent. https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/cifgroups/ #SuicidePrevention #BlackYouthMatter #EquityInCare #DBSA (fb)

For 40 years, DBSA has been a pillar of community, wellness, and hope for those living with mood disorders. Ensuring that everyone managing a mental health condition can access peer support when, where, and how they need it relies on all of us—and today, we want to take a moment to celebrate CIBC, whose generous support has allowed us to continue this work. When committed stakeholders like CIBC join together with peers, their communities, and organizations like DBSA, that is when we begin to see real change. Learn more at https://www.dbsalliance.org/dbsa-celebrates-its-40th-year/ #DBSA40 #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunityOfHope #YouAreNotAlone #MoodDisorders #40thSponsorSupport (fb)