Month: March 2024

Youth in crisis face many challenges: parents who drink, smoke or use drugs; bullying and violence at school or on […]

Suicide is a complicated issue that requires prevention strategies at multiple levels. These strategies include gatekeeper training, suicide screening and […]

Many people think that when teenagers talk about suicide they are seeking attention. But a teenager who is suicidal shows […]

Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7, anonymous, and confidential national resource that connects texters with trained Crisis Counselors. The […]

Poor mental health can impact every area of a teen’s life, including school and grades, decision making, and their health. […]

A wide range of factors can contribute to poor mental health in teens, including social media use, economic pressures, shifts […]

Youth in crisis face unique challenges: they are often living in conflict or crisis zones, facing stigma around mental health […]

Preventing suicide starts with knowing the warning signs. Parents and teachers are often the first to notice dramatic changes. They […]

Teens are at high risk for suicide because their judgment and decision-making abilities aren’t fully developed. They also have limited […]

Crisis Text Line is the first national, 24/7 crisis-intervention hotline that conducts conversations (mostly with teens) exclusively through text messages. […]