Suicide Prevention Month spotlights efforts to combat stigma of mental illness in Black community

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and data shows one in five Americans are affected by mental health conditions. It’s a statistic @namimichigan4130 Executive Director Kevin Fischer knows well. Fischer, who lost his son to suicide 14 years ago, advocates for eliminating the stigma around mental illness and dispelling myths about suicide, particularly in the African American community. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Fischer about NAMI Michigan’s efforts surrounding mental illness and suicide. Stay Connected: Website: https://www.americanblackjournal.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBlackJournal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amblackjournal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amblackjournal/ Subscribe to the Detroit PBS channel for more clips: https://www.youtube.com/@detroitpbs Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: https://www.detroitpbs.org/download-mobile-app/ Join the Detroit PBS Newsletter: https://www.detroitpbs.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitpbs/ X (formerly known as Twitter): https://x.com/detroit_pbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detroitpbs/