Publications

To view Dr. Michael Curtis' publications, please take a look at his Google Scholar and ResearchGate profiles.

Conference Posters

Popular Media

We must save our children Stengthening faither and community to help reverse suicide trends in Black You

Reference: Muhammad, A. (2025, December 22). We must save our children: Strengthening faith and community to help reverse suicide trends in Black youth. Final Call News. https://new.finalcall.com/2025/12/22/we-must-save-our-children-strengthening-faith-and-community-to-help-reverse-suicide-trends-in-black-youth/

High rates of suicide among young black men in rural areas: Study reveals systemic faulture

Reference: Gutzmore, C. (Apr. 2024) High rates of suicide among young black men in rural areas: Study reveals systemic failure. The Atlanta Voice. https://theatlantavoice.com/black-men-suicide-rural-adversity-prevention/

Young Black Men Are Dying by Suicide at Alarming Rates

Reference: Ross, J. (Jun. 2025). Kyren Lacy’s Death at 24 Sheds Light on Black Male Suicide Crisis. Capital B. https://capitalbnews.org/black-men-mental-health-2/

1 in 3 rural Black Georgia men feel suicidal, study finds

Reference: Wilborn. (Apr. 2024). 1 in 3 rural Black Georgia men feel suicidal, study finds. Axios; Axios Atlanta. https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2024/04/02/1-in-3-rural-black-georgia-men-feel-suicidal-study-finds

Young Black Men Are Dying by Suicide at Alarming Rates

Reference: Hataway, L. (Mar. 2024). Young Black Men Are Dying by Suicide at Alarming Rates. UGA Today. https://news.uga.edu/young-black-men-dying-by-suicide-at-alarming-rates/

New Research Summary: How do Black Men’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact their Masculinity?

Reference: McDermott, R. (Feb. 2020). New Research Summary: How do Black Men’s Adverse Childhood Experiences Impact their Masculinity?. Society For the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities, Division 51 of the American Psychological Association. https://www.division51.net/post/new-research-summary-how-do-black-men-s-adverse-childhood-experiences-impact-their-masculinity?fbclid=IwAR2OKlPvO6a0udOzLvsJz45V_egHV0IjedoArvi63QapcPMSLyT_QFSk1N8