Youth Suicide: What a Family Needs to Know

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  Video
Duration:
4 minutes
Presented by:
UCLA Child & Youth Behavioral Health Center of Excellence
Developed by:
Psych Hub
Relevant categories:
Behavioral Health Family Engagement
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Overview

If a young person experiences suicidal thoughts, they may be feeling too ashamed to talk about them. Suicidal thoughts are usually temporary and it's okay to talk about suicide. Learn conversation starters and the importance of creating a safety response plan.

  Keywords: mental health, safety plan, suicide, suicide prevention
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Added on 10/9/2023   ·   Last updated on 10/9/2023