August 28, 2018
Johnny is a sixteen year old high school student. He has never smoked, and has never consumed alcohol. Johnny works very hard in school, and maintains a 3.8 GPA. He dresses […]
February 23, 2018
If a child says he or she is seriously considering suicide or has just made a suicide attempt, immediate treatment at an emergency room may be necessary. […]
February 10, 2018
Each day, an average of 12 young people commit suicide in the United States, leaving behind devastated family and friends. Most youth show clear signs of their […]
September 22, 2017
Last week was National Suicide Prevention Week in the U.S. On Tuesday, as many people were out to lunch in downtown Phoenix, a man jumped to […]
May 20, 2016
What is the best way to talk to children about tragedy and help them cope with traumatic events? Dr. Prakash Masand, a former consulting professor of […]
May 6, 2016
Along with the previously mentioned causal factors, a common environmental risk for teens can be exposure to the suicidal behavior of others. When a life is […]
April 22, 2016
Although threats of suicide and suicidal talk are not new phenomena, they have spread to online platforms in recent years, making them not only more difficult […]
April 8, 2016
The issue of teen suicide has always been extremely real for me because I was there myself less than four years ago. When I […]
March 25, 2016
Being 13 and just wanting to fit in really takes a toll on a person. I was that age when I first attempted suicide. I […]