Addressing Suicide Among Black Youths

Abstract

In conclusion, we believe that the 2020 neonatal resuscitation guidelines 1 are very important and their authors deserve our gratitude, but the recommendation against UCM in infants of less than 28 weeks' gestational age is not supported by evidence and should be moderated, because there are studies which suggest that UCM can have beneficial associations with neonatal outcomes in comparison with ECC when DCC is infeasible. From this point of view, previous neonatal resuscitation guidelines, which have advised against the routine use of UCM and encouraged more randomized clinical trials involving infants born at less than 29 weeks' gestation, are more balanced and constructive than the latest version. 1 Therefore, we believe that scientific societies should take these considerations into account and reevaluate their statements on UCM, acknowledging that there is a great need for in-depth study of umbilical cord management in infants born preterm, which should be favored by guidelines.

Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempts Among Black Adolescents Based on the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey

“…Particularly, using treatment modalities such as substance abuse therapy, family therapy, and school interventions in conjunction may help address such risk behaviors, subsequently reducing Black adolescents' risks of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Moreover, family-oriented strategies such as multisystemic therapy and interventions that use cultural-based strengths and supports are vital in reducing the risks of suicide attempts among this population (Huey et al, 2004; Marraccini et al, 2021; Riley et al, 2021). Effective suicide assessments, care, and management strategies that at their core encompass and focus on ongoing suicide screening and risks assessments (e.g., assessing adolescents’ environmental context such as firearm access), safety planning, individualized treatment plans, and joint treatment approaches between micro, mezzo (e.g., family/school), and macro (e.g., community) entities are essential in providing families with better access to wraparound services and care.…”