Suicide Prevention

Do you know how to recognize the signs of depression in a teen? Take this quiz and find out! ...

Do you know how to look for warning signs of suicide? Take our quiz and find out. ...

Getting Help for a Troubled Teen If you decide your teen needs more help than you are able to provide, your first call should be to someone you feel comfortable with. Call a trusted school counselor, teacher, or physician and ask for a referral....

Suicide Threats and Teens Info Flash The suicide rate among adolescents has tripled in the last twenty-five years. It has grown so rapidly that suicide now ranks as the third leading cause of death among adolescents. For every completed adolesc...

Who is at risk of committing suicide? People of all genders, ages and ethnicities can be at risk. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, people are more likely to commit suicide if there is a history of A prior suicide attempt ...

If a friend reveals suicide plans in confidence, what should you do? ...

An expert advises the parents of a teen who is troubled after witnessing an attempted suicide. ...

Gifted children often have social issues that are just as challenging -- and trickier to fix -- than educational issues. ...

A parent asks our expert, "How can I help my son deal with his friend's suicide when he's so far from home?" ...

A parent seeks advice after her seven-year-old attempts to hang himself. ...

Our expert recommends a professional therapist for an angry five-year-old who is threatening suicide. ...

Suicide Warning SignsA child who is thinking about suicide may send subtle warning signs. Here's a list of what to look for. Giving away personal treasures. Strange mood swings. Emotional withdrawal. Making significant closure in relationships T...

Our expert advises a child that her suicidal friend must get adult help as soon as possible. ...