How to Talk to Kids About Suicide
In support of Suicide Prevention month, experts agree that the best way to prevent suicide is to talk about it, but people are often afraid to bring it up, fearing they may say the wrong thing. It’s also really scary to acknowledge that someone you care about might be feeling suicidal.
These resources may help:
NOTE: Although the word “parent” is used frequently in these links, the same concepts generally apply to teachers and students. Educators are often the second parents to their students; we all need to work together for optimal outcomes.
