Child Mind Institute Offers Resources for Suicide Prevention Month
To honor Suicide Prevention Month in September, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources for caregivers to combat the scourge.
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Suicidal feelings or attempts in children can leave adults feeling helpless and struggling to figure out the cause of distress. But there are services and treatments available for people of all ages who are experiencing suicidal behavior.
Among the Child Mind Institute’s resources is a piece on cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention (CBT-SP), which helps children and teens recognize and change the thoughts that drive suicidal behavior and learn tools to cope with painful feelings.
There are also resources on how to create a safety plan so children know what to do if such thoughts emerge as well as guidance on how to notice signs that a child might be suicidal.
Below are the Child Mind Institute’s resources: