Twins Family Foundations Inc.

September 2020

The Unspoken Crisis

The Unspoken Crisis: Rising Suicide Rates Among Black Youth

Few realize that suicide is the 10th leading cause of death among Americans.  From 1999 to 2018, the suicide rate has increased by 35%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One trend that is particularly disturbing is climbing suicide rates among American youth: From 2007 to 2017, the rate for ages 10 to […]

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How to Support your Child’s Mental Health During Protests and a Pandemic

The COVID-19 has been an extremely challenging time for all of us, especially children. In response to the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, children may be struggling with feelings of fear anxiety and isolation. Parents need to check their children for behavior changes and signs of distress. Some of the warning signs may include: Boredom

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