BlogLatinas suicidal behaviorLatinas suicidal behaviorsNews

Teenage Latinas’ Suicidal Behavior—a Crisis Going Largely Ignored – Truthdig

Image source: http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/do_something_lower_rates_of_teenage_suicide_young_latinas_20160807

For reasons including the clash between their parents’ traditional expectations and the American way of life, Latinas top the list of teens attempting suicide. After a decade of inaction, it’s time this national epidemic is addressed, writes Luis H. Zayas.

Source: Teenage Latinas’ Suicidal Behavior—a Crisis Going Largely Ignored – Truthdig