@article{TEXTUAL,
      recid = {13022},
      author = {Boyd, Donte T. and Quinn, Camille R. and Durkee, Myles I.  and Williams, Ed-Dee G. and Constant, Andrea and  Washington, Durrell and Butler-Barnes, Sheretta T. and  Ewing, Aldenise P.},
      title = {Perceived discrimination, mental health help-seeking  attitudes, and suicide ideation, planning, and attempts  among black young adults},
      journal = {BMC Public Health},
      address = {2024-07-29},
      number = {TEXTUAL},
      abstract = {&lt;p&gt;Background: Developing an understanding of the negative  impact of discrimination is critical when examining the  suicidality of Black young adults in the US. Suicide rates  among Black young adults have increased at alarming rates.  One of the reasons for this increase is the disparities  related to access to mental health services, which has  long-term health consequences. This study addresses a  significant gap in the literature by examining associations  between experiences of everyday discrimination, attitudes  towards mental health help-seeking attitudes, on the  outcomes suicide ideation, planning to die by suicide, and  suicide attempts.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Methods: The data came from a  national study of the experiences of Black young adults  regarding mental, physical, and sexual health. Participants  were recruited from across the Midwestern region of the  United States through Qualtrics Panels, an online survey  delivery service used to recruit study participants. The  total sample for this study was N = 362, and the average  age of the sample was 21 (SD: 1.96). We used a logistic  regression analysis to examine the role of everyday  discrimination, mental health support-seeking attitudes,  and covariates on the outcomes: suicide ideation, planning  to die by committing suicide, and suicide attempts.&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Results: Black young adults with positive mental health  help-seeking attitudes were 34% less likely to attempt  suicide (OR = 0.66; 95% CI: 0.46, 0.96) and 35% less likely  to experience suicide ideation (OR = 0.65; 95% CI: 0.47,  0.89). However, those young adults who experienced  discrimination daily were more likely to report having  attempted suicide (OR = 1.70; 95% CI: 1.34, 2.15).&lt;/p&gt;  &lt;p&gt;Conclusions: Our findings offer valuable insights into  the complex interplay between experiences of  discrimination, attitudes toward seeking mental health  support, and suicidal behaviors. However, our research also  underscores how experiences of discrimination can  significantly exacerbate feelings of isolation,  hopelessness, and inadequacy, further contributing to  suicidal behaviors in this population. By promoting  positive mental health help-seeking behaviors, actively  addressing discrimination, and applying an intersectional  approach to suicide prevention efforts, we can take  significant strides towards building a more supportive and  inclusive society. This approach aims to empower  individuals to seek help, reduce the risk of suicidal  behaviors, and create a more welcoming environment for all  members of our community.&lt;/p&gt;},
      url = {http://knowledge.uchicago.edu/record/13022},
}