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Resources for Parents

◊ Communicating with Your Child About Suicide
Communication is the first step in suicide prevention.

◊ Warning Signs and Risk Factors
Most suicidal youth give signs of their distress although not all show warning signs.

◊ Protective Factors
Certain factors are thought to protect youth and reduce their risk of suicide.

◊ Resistance to Counselling
Your child in crisis may resist looking for or accepting outside help.

◊ Myths and Facts
Separating fact from fiction may help you better understand if your child is at risk of suicide.

◊ After a Suicide Attempt
Suicidal thoughts or behaviours can throw an entire family into crisis.

◊ Bereavement Issues for Parents
The suicide of a child may be one of the most devastating events a parent can ever experience.

◊ Caring for You
Tips for taking care of your well-being.

◊ Further Information for Parents
Resources for parents helping a child at risk.

Resources for Parents

◊ Communicating with Your Child About Suicide
Communication is the first step in suicide prevention.

◊ Warning Signs and Risk Factors
Most suicidal youth give signs of their distress although not all show warning signs.

◊ Protective Factors
Certain factors are thought to protect youth and reduce their risk of suicide.

◊ Resistance to Counselling
Your child in crisis may resist looking for or accepting outside help.

◊ Myths and Facts
Separating fact from fiction may help you better understand if your child is at risk of suicide.

◊ After a Suicide Attempt
Suicidal thoughts or behaviours can throw an entire family into crisis.

◊ Bereavement Issues for Parents
The suicide of a child may be one of the most devastating events a parent can ever experience.

◊ Caring for You
Tips for taking care of your well-being.

◊ Further Information for Parents
Resources for parents helping a child at risk.



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