https://projectchildsafe.org/
A Teen's Suicide Prevention Story. Hear the real-life story of a teenager who took all the right steps, including using a Project ChildSafe gun lock, to prevent his girlfriend from attempting suicide. Knowing the warning signs of suicide and limiting access to lethal means, including firearms, for at-risk teens can help save lives.

https://projectchildsafe.org/news/nssf-and-project-childsafe-tell-a-teens-suicide-prevention-story/
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NSSF®—The Firearm Industry Trade Association—and Project ChildSafe® today released a new video, "A Teen's Suicide Prevention Story," telling the real-life story of a teenager who took the right steps, including using a Project ChildSafe gun lock, to help prevent his at-risk girlfriend from attempting suicide.

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Share this article. WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®—The Firearm Industry Trade Association—and Project ChildSafe® today released a new video, " A Teen's Suicide Prevention

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/their-teen-killed-himself-now-they-want-save-others-struggling-n1256732
Even before the pandemic, suicide was the second-leading cause of death among high schoolers, with the national suicide rate for individuals ages 10 to 24 increasing 57.4 percent between 2007 and

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-ways-to-help-teens-overcome-suicidal-thoughts
Suicide is a significant concern in the U.S. and was the 11th leading cause of death for people ages 10 and over in 2021, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A 40-year study by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention revealed that approximately 100,000 teens ages 15-19 died by suicide between 1975 and 2015.

https://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/prevention-teens
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it's too important to ignore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24 in the United States. Despite a common belief that only teens and adults die by suicide, younger children can also be at risk.

https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/teen-suicide
Based on data from 2021, the report showed that 57% of teenage girls had "persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness" that year—the highest level reported in the past decade—and as many as 30% had seriously considered suicide. (The suicide rate is up almost 60% from a decade ago.) More than half of LGBQ+ teens who took the survey

https://afsp.org/teens-and-suicide-what-parents-should-know/
The facts. There were approximately 100,000 teen (15-19 year-olds) suicide deaths over the 40 year period between 1975 through 2015, the most recent year covered by the study. Boys take their lives at 3-4 times the rate of girls. The suicide rate for teen boys saw a rise that peaked in the late '80s and early '90s, then lowered in the late

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/02/02/962185779/make-space-listen-offer-hope-how-to-help-a-child-at-risk-of-suicide
1. Get support for yourself. This could be a long and difficult journey, so parents need to have emotional support themselves, Crider says. "If it's a friend's house that maybe they can go to if

https://childmind.org/article/what-is-a-safety-plan/
A safety plan is something a therapist uses when a child or teen expresses thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or harming others. It includes a series of steps meant to help the teen, when they are feeling overwhelmed, redirect their attention away from harmful thoughts or feelings. Together, the teen and the therapist create a list of triggers to

https://youth.gov/youth-topics/youth-suicide-prevention/preventing-youth-suicide
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. When you call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), you are connected to the nearest crisis center in a national network of more than 150 that provide crisis counseling and mental health

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/teen-suicide-what-parents-should-know-about-warning-signs-and-prevention
Make note of any of the following behaviors: Talking a lot, or writing, about suicide. Withdrawing socially. Having mood swings. Self-medicating with alcohol or daily marijuana. Using fatalistic

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/tween-and-teen-health/in-depth/teen-suicide/art-20044308
The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S. has a Spanish language phone line at 888-628-9454 (toll-free). If you suspect that your teen might be thinking about suicide, talk to your teen right away. Don't be afraid to use the word "suicide." Talking about suicide won't plant ideas for self-harm in a child's head.

https://sprc.org/populations/youth/
Suicide prevention efforts should seek to identify and address the risk and protective factors that are most relevant to each targeted group (e.g., adolescent Latinas). Family members, caregivers, teachers, and others can play an important role in helping young people develop protective factors, such as life skills and positive social connections.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/suicide/children-teens-suicidal-thoughts
Evidence suggests that approximately 8 to 12 percent of children under the age of 12 will experience suicidal thoughts. One 2020 study, for instance, found that 8 percent of 9- and 10-year-olds

https://afsp.org/story/how-i-survived-the-suicide-of-my-son-15-tips-for-grieving-parents/
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Do whatever feels comfortable for you, and don't do anything you don't want to do. You have a "pass.". If you are invited somewhere, and don't want to go, you can say something like, "I'm not up to it, but please keep asking. Eventually I will accept your invitation.".

https://sprc.org/resources-programs/suicide-prevention-resources-teens/
The Trevor Project provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGTQ) young people. It offers free, 24/7, confidential counseling through the following: Trevor Lifeline—toll-free phone line at 1-866-

https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/emotional-wellbeing/teen-suicide.html
Teen Suicide Prevention. Parents often come to you first with concerns about their child's health. This puts you in the position to recognize and treat mental health issues in adolescent and

https://afsp.org/talk-saves-lives/
Talk Saves Lives is AFSP's standardized, 45-60 minute education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/06/well/family/suicidal-ideation-kids-resilience.html
Dr. Hill and his team found higher rates of suicidal thoughts in some, but not all, months of 2020. "In March and July, the rate of ideation was substantially higher than in 2019," Dr. Hill

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-how-to-actually-keep-kids-and-teens-safe-online/
From that place of openness and curiosity, caregivers are much better positioned to help kids and teens develop resilience and healthier online habits. The online world "isn't good or bad

https://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/talking-teens.pdf
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