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Out of the Dark

Suicide Note: A Poet’s Journey Through Depression

Season 1 Episode 3 | 4m 34s

At age fourteen, AKeem was kicked out of his home for coming out as gay, and as a result, faced bullying, homelessness, and depression. After receiving emergency mental health care, he finished writing “Suicide Note” and has since become a vocal mental health activist.

Aired: 05/16/21
Extras
Watch • 5:10
Out of the Dark
How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App
Hannah and her brother are saving lives by creating a digital panic button.
Episode: S1 E2 | 5:10
Watch • 9:08
Out of the Dark
An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression
A short documentary of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders return home.
Episode: S1 E1 | 9:08
Latest Episodes
Watch • 5:10
Out of the Dark
How One Teen’s Suicide Attempt Led to a Life-Changing App
Hannah and her brother are saving lives by creating a digital panic button.
Episode: S1 E2 | 5:10
Watch • 9:08
Out of the Dark
An Olympic Athlete Takes on Depression
A short documentary of Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders return home.
Episode: S1 E1 | 9:08