Youth in crisis face many challenges: parents who drink, smoke or use drugs; bullying and violence at school or on […]
Month: March 2024
Tips for Preventing Suicide
Suicide is a complicated issue that requires prevention strategies at multiple levels. These strategies include gatekeeper training, suicide screening and […]
Warning Signs of Youth Suicide
Many people think that when teenagers talk about suicide they are seeking attention. But a teenager who is suicidal shows […]
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line is a free, 24/7, anonymous, and confidential national resource that connects texters with trained Crisis Counselors. The […]
Youth Mental Health Promotion and Prevention
Poor mental health can impact every area of a teen’s life, including school and grades, decision making, and their health. […]
Mental Health in Youth
A wide range of factors can contribute to poor mental health in teens, including social media use, economic pressures, shifts […]
Mental Health Crisis Assessments for Youth in Crisis
Youth in crisis face unique challenges: they are often living in conflict or crisis zones, facing stigma around mental health […]
Preventing Suicide
Preventing suicide starts with knowing the warning signs. Parents and teachers are often the first to notice dramatic changes. They […]
Psychiatric Illnesses and Suicide in Youth
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 Volunteers Help Teens in Crisis
Crisis Text Line is the first national, 24/7 crisis-intervention hotline that conducts conversations (mostly with teens) exclusively through text messages. […]