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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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