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What Can Parents Do to Decrease the Risk of Suicide in Their Children?

There is no single cause of suicide — the act can arise from any combination of multiple factors — biological, environmental, psychological and situational. As a community, we agree that whatever can be done to mitigate these factors must be Read more >>

Depression and Suicide: What Are the Warning Signs? [presentation]

For youth between 10-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death. In this presentation, Dr. Glen Elliott covers the definitions of depression and suicidality, provides an overview of troubled behavior, and discusses some treatment options and resources. Read more >>

How to Recognize the Signs of Depression in Children

It is not uncommon for children to be diagnosed with both depression and an anxiety disorder, or depression and general anxiety. It is important to recognize the signs of childhood depression and to distinguish them from normal developmental milestones and Read more >>

Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens With Depression

Teenage depression isn’t just bad moods and the occasional melancholy—it’s a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to drug and alcohol abuse, self-loathing and self-mutilation, pregnancy, violence, and even suicide. But as Read more >>

My Kid Is Fine: How Teen Depression Deceives Us

by Katherine DeVaul, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist After Mike and his girlfriend of three years ended their relationship, his parents expected their son to be crushed. For weeks, he was withdrawn and moody; he avoided friends and rebuffed his Read more >>

Suicide & Depression & Extracurricular Activities

A symptom and cause of depression is isolation. Learn more about the importance of community and extracurricular activities in children’s lives. Read more >>

Suicide & Depression & Learning Problems

Is depression interfering with learning and school performance, or are school performance and learning issues causing depression? Watch this video to learn Read more >>

Warning Signs of Depression & Suicide

Would you recognize the warning signs of teen depression and suicide risk? What this video to learn what you should watch for. Read more >>

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