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Types of ethnic-racial identity belongingness predicting mental health and suicide ideation: Exploring racial and gender differences among Latine-White and Black-White Multiracial adolescents.
September 2, 2026 · Journal of research on adolescence : the official journal of the Society for Research on Adolescence
Key takeaway
This study found that for Black and White biracial teens, feeling connected to their Black identity was linked to lower depression and suicidal thoughts. This matters because strong identity can be a protective shield for our youth's mental health.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in mental health helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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