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“Suicide across the board is becoming a serious issue,” he said. “It’s one of the leading causes of death among youth.”
Last year, 9.8 percent of African-American teenagers nationwide reported trying to kill themselves compared to 6.1 percent of white teenagers, according to Greg Ramey, pediatric psychologist and executive director for the Center for Pediatric Mental Health Resources at Dayton Children’s.
The Dayton Daily News’ Path Forward team is digging into solutions to the Miami Valley’s biggest issues, including youth mental health.
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The event’s keynote speaker will be Manicka Thomas, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist.
She’ll be joined by panelists De’Asia Thompson, social worker and therapist; Kayelin Tiggs, Miss Buckeye State USA whose platform focuses on mental health; Dayton artist Daria Love; and Robbie Brandon, founder and executive director of youth mental health provider Sunlight Village Inc.
The event is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about youth mental health and asking questions.
“It’s a very interactive conference,” Muhammad said.
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He said they will also try to stream the event on Knowledge for Life's YouTube channel at YouTube.com/know4life.
Central State’s Dayton campus is located at 840 Germantown St. in Dayton. The event is scheduled to run from 7 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 21.
ABOUT THE PATH FORWARD
We have formed a team to dig into the most pressing issues facing the Miami Valley. The Path Forward project, with your help and with that of a 16-member community advisory board, seeks solutions to issues readers told us they were most concerned about, including the Miami Valley’s mental health. Follow the project on our Facebook pages and at DaytonDailyNews.com/PathFoward and share your ideas.
How to go
What: Knowledge Cypher: Addressing, understanding and preventing youth suicide and depression.
When: 7 to 9 p.m., May 21
Where: Central State Dayton Campus, 840 Germantown St., Dayton.
More info: facebook.com/Know4LIFE/
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