Teen Suicide: Know the Warning Signs
Parenting Today's Teens
09/12/22
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When teens feel completely hopeless and think they have nowhere left to turn, they might start to believe suicide is the only option to end their pain. This is when they need your love more than ever! In this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss the warning signs you need to look out for, why you should always take it seriously when a teen threatens suicide and how you can walk alongside them in the midst of pain. Don't miss this episode!
For more on this important topic, read Mark's article, "Teen Intervention and Recovery," at parentingtodaysteens.org/blog/teen-intervention-recovery
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