AACAP Facts for Families: The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry has guidance for caregivers of teens experiencing stress, depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and other mental health issues, as well as guidance for when to seek help for your child. (Guide)
Teen Suicide Risk – What Parents Need to Know: It can be scary to find out that your child is at-risk for suicide. This article describes common factors in suicide risk and what you can look for in your child. It also has tips for how to help keep your child safe. (Article)
Facts about LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide: This is a brief report that gives factual information about the epidemiology and reasons for LGBTQ+ youth suicide. (Article)
ASAP Center NCTSN: This website (ASAP stands for Act, Support, and Protect, and NCTSN for National Child Traumatic Stress Network) has resources for finding different trauma-informed treatment options for depression, suicide risk, and substance misuse. (Website)
AFSP Suicide Prevention Interventions and Treatments: This resource from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention allows you to explore and find more information on brief interventions, therapies, and medications sometimes used to treat suicide risk. (Website)
Tips for Family and Friends: In this video, a teen gives tips for family and friends who are supporting a teen facing mental health challenges. (1 minute)
How to Support Someone with Suicidal Thoughts: In this video, a teen shares their experience and gives tips about how a caregiver can be helpful for teens having suicidal thoughts. (2 minutes)