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reframing M ental H ealth : Help-Seeking in African American Populations for Suicide Prevention I n recent years, discussions surrounding mental health have gained momentum, shed- ding light on the critical need for mental health awareness and access to care. Despite growing conversations, stigma continues to persist as a significant barrier to seeking help, particularly within African American communities. The intersection of cultural, historical, and systemic fac- tors often contributes to the reluctance to discuss mental health concerns, making the prevention of suicide an urgent and complex challenge.

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