More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal

At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens.

Mar 10, 2025 - 11:37
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More Black teens are in mental health crisis. This church tries to help them heal
Gabriel Dorvil, 14, has struggled mightily with his mental health. He is already 6

At First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York, a therapist was fielding 10 calls a week from parents of teens who needed mental health help. Now the church is part of a national pilot intervention and study to address suicide risk among Black teens.

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