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Teenage suicidal thoughts

Suicide is the 2nd-leading cause of death for high school-aged youth.

Warning Signs

Here are some things to watch for:

  • Talking about suicide or a sudden interest in death
  • Reported feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness, or deep depression
  • Risk-seeking or destructive behavior
  • Acting out of character
  • Loss of interest in valued activities
  • Reaching out to important people in one’s life
  • Giving away prized possessions
  • Previous suicide attempts

 

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Treatment & Recovery

Managing recovery:

  • Spend time doing things you love
  • Have a support network in place
  • In some cases, medical treatment may be appropriate

Supporting recovery:

  • Resist the myths and stigmas that make recovery more challenging
  • Be prepared to listen
  • Make future plans with a person who is struggling

Knowing the risk factors for suicidal ideation can also help you recognize when someone needs help.

What is suicidal ideation

4 out of 5 teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs.

Helpful Resources

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How to Talk With Your Child About Suicide

It’s important to show your kid that they can come to you if they’re struggling. This blog post can help you start the conversation.

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Top 10 Resources for Suicide Prevention

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Supporting Your Child During
COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic presents young people with unique challenges. Find out what you need to know and how to support your kid.

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A Resource Guide for Families

This guide contains warning signs, expert advice, and resources for helping parents and kids handle the complex issue of suicide.

In this video, Bark chief parent officer Titania Jordan sits down with Chris Taylor, a marriage and family therapist, to talk about suicidal ideation, mental health, and digital technology.

What is suicidal ideation

48% of LGBTQ kids ages 13–17 have seriously considered suicide in the last year.

Additional Resources

What is suicidal ideation

The age-adjusted suicide rate increased by 35% between 1999–2018.

How Bark Can Help

The Tools to Reach Out

“Thank you! I can’t explain how grateful I am to Bark for the self-harm/suicide notification. My son googled the suicide prevention hotline number to give to a friend that was struggling. Because of Bark, it opened up a line of communication with him. We were able to talk through it and I could provide him with the tools to reach out and help his friend.”

— Bark Parent

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