New clinical case conference series explores Black youth mental health

The series, which was organized by Amanda Calhoun from the Yale Child Study Center, seeks to share and analyze case narratives relating to different mental health issues for Black youth. James Steele 1:26 am, Jan 19, 2024 Contributing Reporter Courtesy of Amanda Calhoun Content warning: This article contains references to suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 988.  Crisis Text Line is a texting service for emotional crisis support. To speak with a trained listener, text HELLO to 741741. It is free, available 24/7 and confidential. To talk with a counselor from Yale Mental Health and Counseling, schedule a session here. On-call counselors are available at any time: call (203) 432-0290.  Appointments  with Yale College Community Care can be scheduled here. Students who are interested in taking a medical leave of absence should reach out to their residential college dean. Additional resources are available in a guide compiled by the Yale College Council here. On Tuesday, over 300 clinicians, psychiatrists, healthcare workers, social workers and students gathered in person and over Zoom to participate in the first conference of...