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Rapper hopes to educate youth with anti-suicide message

Video production by 'Mentality' Huckins involves his familyand friends

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Elijah "Mentality" Huckins lives with his wife Sheri, and daughters Kayla, 12, and Christine, 3, in Vancouver. Huckins, a former Washougal resident, recorded his CD "Risk It All" at Good Job Studio, in Portland. He hopes his single "Leaf on a Limb" will inspire youth and their parents to talk about the tragic reality of suicide. Several friends and family members participated in the making of the video.

A former Washougal resident is hoping to make a difference, particularly in the lives of youth.

Elijah “Mentality” Huckins recently released a suicide prevention and awareness music video “Leaf on a Limb.” It is among the songs on his CD “Risk It All.”

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