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How To Help: Parents
AS A PARENT HOW CAN I HELP PREVENT THE TRAGEDY OF YOUTH SUICIDE?
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Educate yourself about the magnitude of the problem. |
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Encourage your local school system to incorporate school-based curricula on suicide. |
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Encourage the administration of your local school to provide staff training for all school personnel. |
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Encourage your local service organizations, churches and community centers to become aware of the problem of youth suicide and its prevention opportunities. |
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Watch and listen to your children and pay attention to sudden changes in behavior that cause you concern. |
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Be willing to seek professional help and guidance if you feel your child is becoming depressed or contemplating hurting him/herself. When in doubt, ALWAYS seek professional help. |
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Talk openly and honestly with your child or your child’s friends about your concerns and be supportive in helping them cope with their feelings. |
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