In episode 20, “Talking Teen Mental Health, Part II- Facing the Suicide of Peers,” we touch on the subject of self-harm. There is a lot to cover on this specific topic, so it felt fitting to explore it in more depth here. Self-harm and suicide grow from similar roots: Disappointment in romantic relationships Substance abuse Depression History of trauma Few effective coping strategies Feeling isolated or alone Why do people self-harm? While self-harm and suicide …
In episode 19: “Talking Teen Mental Health, Part I- COVID-19,” our guest, Natalie, speaks about the challenges she and her peers face in the pandemic. Right now, many parents are scratching their heads about how to best deal with all the changes that have taken place for young people since COVID-19 shut down much of our lives. What does parenting even look like in this terrain? Being stuck at home all the time is hard …
In episode 18 “Parents and Youth Suicide, Part III- Info for Parents of Young Adults” we discuss common questions that parents have about youth suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teenagers. In addition, the rate of suicide among teens has increased 47% in the past 20 years. Teen suicide attempts and deaths are at all time highs. Yet, parents tend to underestimate the risk of suicide by their own teenager. This …
Parents (and their children) dread “the talk”. You know…the one about the birds and the bees. Almost no one looks forward to explaining to their adolescent about such things as condoms, sexually transmitted illnesses, and pregnancy. However, as difficult as it is, most parents try to find a way to talk with their sons and daughters about sex to prevent what can be life-altering problems. If you don’t have the hard talk about sex, then your …
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Smart parents recognize the risks of the digital world and try to protect their children from them. You may have reminded your kids that pictures them post online can come back to haunt them years later. Or, you may have blocked inappropriate content and warned your kids about cyberbullying. If you’ve listened to episode 16: “What Parents Need to Know About Suicide, Part 1,” you know that cyberbullying can be a serious threat to young …
