Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know

Voices of Compassion

Content trigger warning. Please be advised that today’s episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are having thoughts of suicide, feeling suicidal or have concerns that someone you know may be at risk of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. You are not alone.

It can be hard to imagine talking with your teen about suicide. But given that it is the second leading cause of death among young people, it makes sense to be prepared to have that conversation. How can we as parents create a safe, non-judgemental space where our teens feel comfortable talking about hard things? How do we know when to worry and how to get help? Join us for today’s podcast episode, where we talk with two CHC experts, Katie Reeves, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Jason Tinero, MS, Doctoral Psychology Intern, to hear what all parents should know about teen suicide.

Resources:

• RISE: A Comprehensive DBT Intensive Outpatient Program for Teens (ages 13-18)
• Learn more about CHC’s Clinical Services
• Learn more about CHC's Evaluations
• Visit CHC's Resource Library
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

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