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Suicide is every parent’s worst nightmare. Any loss is devasting, but a sudden, unexpected suicide can leave so many unanswered questions in its wake.
Fortunately, parents pay a critical role in their teen’s mental health—and there are many simple ways to support a child who is struggling. Hope, help and resources are available! Don’t wait another day to help your teen achieve better mental health.
What to know
Helping Your Loved One Who is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends
SAMHSA's new resource guide provides information on understanding suicide, warning signs and action steps to take...
The Truth about Acceptance after a Suicide
Learn five truths about acceptance which can help move you forward.
Help and Hope for Survivors of Suicide Loss
How do you recover from the tragedy of suicide?
Surviving a Child's Suicide
How does a parent recover and move on from the tragedy of their child committing suicide?
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Teen suicide is preventable. Know the risk factors, the warning signs and the steps you can take to protect your teen.
The Crisis in Youth Suicide
Too often, suicide attempts and deaths by suicide, especially among the young, become family secrets that are not investigat...
Suicide Warning Signs
Being watchful of your teen's behavior may save a life. It's a terrible thing to recognize the warning signs after the fact....
What to say
Finding Hope - A Suicide Toolkit
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn how to make a difference.
What to Do When Your Child Has Thoughts of Suicide
Suicide is not something anyone wants to think about, let alone talk about. I have spoken often with despondent parents whose worst nightmare has become reality—their child has expressed thoughts of suicide.
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