September is Suicide Awareness Month, and conversations regarding mental health have, naturally, spiked. It’s an aspect of every college student’s life that is often ignored, but lately, mental health has become the hottest topic in social circles and academia.
Still, some communities are failing to bring a seat to the table.
According to Emory University, more than 1,000 students die by suicide on campuses throughout the United States on average every year. While this number may be alarming, the causes fueling this statistic, such as depression, stress and loneliness, are commonplace.
Resources at the University of Houston, like Counseling and Psychological Services, allow students to discuss their experiences with counselors, whether their situation is new or chronic, in a safe and familiar environment.
There still exist sections of the population that do not feel comfortable discussing these issues. The anomaly resides in the black community. Black folks are not allowed at the table.
[For more on this story by Alana Miller, go to http://thedailycougar.com/2017...black-mental-health/]
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