The idea of losing a child is terrifying. Here are the warning signs of teen suicide that every parent needs to know.
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Saving Lives—Change Starts with Suicide Prevention Strategies
Suicide is a tragedy of epic proportions. Learn macro-level prevention strategies with the potential to save lives!
Saving Lives—Suicide Warning Signs & How to Intervene
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To honor it, we’re exploring warning signs and intervention because education saves lives.
Saving Lives—Understanding Suicide Risk Factors
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. To honor it, we’re exploring risk and protective factors because education can saves lives!
It’s a Battle. Depression is More Than Sadness
Battling depression is hard! Learn more about its intricacies and how to support someone who confronts it.
How to Intervene if You’re Concerned Someone is Thinking of Suicide
Every 40 seconds someone takes their life by suicide. Learn how to support someone who is struggling.
I’m Worried. How to Support Someone Considering Suicide
Suicide impacts 180 million Americans each year. Empower yourself with the tools to support someone who is struggling.
Save a Life. Know the Warning Signs of Suicide
Learn the warning signs of suicide and how to help someone struggling.
Teen Suicide: Learning to Recognize the Warning Signs
Stanford Children's Health - June 11, 2018 Many teen suicides can be prevented if warning signs are detected and appropriate intervention is conducted. The reasons No two teenagers are alike, but there are some common reasons they consider suicide. Many teens who...
The year my brain broke
The Sydney Morning Herald - Ariane Beeston I was a newly registered psychologist when my brain broke. On maternity leave from my job in child protection I had what my psychiatrist later explained as a "break from reality" - a psychotic depression. It was a softer way...
Understanding Teen Suicide: Tips for Prevention
A guide for parents to help prevent teen suicide. Psychology Today - June 13, 2013 by Dr. Earl Turner Suicide related behaviors (e.g., suicidal ideation, self-harm, suicide attempt) are becoming more frequent among adolescents and is a major public health issue. Many...
Preventing Teen Suicide: What the Evidence Shows
The New York Times - August 17, 2017 by Aaron E. Carroll Rates of teen suicide continue to rise, federal health officials reported this month, with rates for girls higher than at any point in the last 40 years. A rational response would be to engage in evidence-based...
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[Infographic] 13 Reasons Why Talking Points
The show, 13 Reasons Why, depicts a teenage girl who dies by suicide. Youth Dynamics created an infographic to help you talk about the show.
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[Infographic] Montana Youth Suicide by the Numbers
Suicide continues to be a very big issue. This infographic highlights some of the most important statistics about suicide by Montana youth in 2015.
How to Address Concerns of Suicide with Children
Suicide is a scary thought for most parents. Nicole Bergman discusses what parents can do if they are concerned about their child.