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Suicide Prevention, Risks & Treatment

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Question 1:

There are ways to tell if your child might be thinking about suicide.

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Quiz Results

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Parent Q&A

Question 1:

There are ways to tell if your child might be thinking about suicide.

True
False

Question 2:

Parents should ask their child directly if they notice concerning signs.

True
False

Question 3:

If you are concerned about your teen’s mental health, one way to get your teen to talk is to ask why they seem to be stressed out lately.

True
False

Question 4:

One way that parents can support their child when life feels overwhelming is to remove or secure lethal means such as firearms, medications, toxic substances and weapons.

True
False

Question 5:

Suicide risk is higher for teens who

Have a mental health condition or intellectual disability.
Identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or gender nonconforming.
Live in a rural community, foster care or the juvenile justice system.
Are of a certain race or ethnicity.
None of the above.

Question 6:

All kids are screened for suicide risk by their pediatrician.

True
False

Suicide can be a sensitive topic to discuss. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741-741.

Resources for suicide prevention

If you notice concerning signs or symptoms, talk with your child's pediatrician.

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline 24/7 Call or text 988 in a mental health crisis or visit 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line Text TALK to 741-741 for free, 24/7 support via text
Trevor Project Chat/call/text line for LGBTQ+ youth at thetrevorproject.org
Trans Lifeline Peer support for individuals who are transgender. Call 877-565-8860 or visit translifeline.org
HealthyChildren.org Information on supporting resilience and mental health in families and 5 Cs for healthy media use
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention afsp.org/what-to-do-when-someone-is-at-risk

More information

Last Updated: 3/19/2025

The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.