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A Hartford HealthCare social worker from the Institute of Living talks about the increased suicide rates among black youth in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and racial unrest in the U.S. 

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death in America among black youth ages 10-17. For help or more information call, 860.972.8100.