Suicide Prevention Playlist

Visit the YouTube playlist created by our friends at Psych Hub to find information to help you understand, identify and offer potential resources for help.

How to talk to a child about a suicide attempt in your family

If there has been a recent suicide attempt in your family, this may be one of the toughest experiences you and your children may ever face. It is important to take care of yourself, so that you are better able to care for your child.
This guide is intended to provide you with some of that support, and also share other resources that may be helpful for you now and as your family recovers.

Alliance of hope

A place of healing and remembrance

After an attempt

The emotional impact of a suicide attempt on families and how to move forward.

Fact Sheet

Get the facts on warning signs, risk and danger.

Starting the conversation

A guideline for starting a conversation with someone you are worried about.

Action steps

Action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal that are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention

Speaking of suicide

10 reasons teens avoid telling their parents about suicidal thoughts

Society for the prevention of teen suicide

Resources and training for parents, teens, educators and clinicians.

Prevention resources for parents/caregivers

This resource provides guidance on talking with your child if you think they may be at risk for suicide and on coping with a suicide attempt or death.

Be there

5 tips to help you help someone through a crisis.