Thoughts of suicide: words from a teen who has been there
If you’re reading this because you’re not sure you want to go on living or know someone who feels hopeless. I understand. I don’t know you or your situation, but
Struggling with a mental health issue? Wanting to better understand what someone you love is going through? The Care to Change team shares what we know, along with plenty of practical, plain-spoken advice. Scroll down to the topic list to find the subject you seek. Have a suggestion for something we haven’t covered? Email it to us.
If you’re reading this because you’re not sure you want to go on living or know someone who feels hopeless. I understand. I don’t know you or your situation, but
When someone takes his or her life, friends and family are often shocked and stunned, claiming they had no idea the person was struggling with dark feelings. All too often,
For those who have never grappled with serious depression, it’s a condition that’s extraordinarily difficult to understand. After the recent high-profile suicides, many who have dealt with depression shared their
Sometimes, a counselor will recommend joining a support group, and people may be hesitant about doing so. In TV shows and movies, support groups are often portrayed either negatively or
You wouldn’t hand your children a loaded handgun and let them experiment with it on their own. But many well-meaning parents hand their children something that’s every bit as dangerous
It was the third time the teacher called. Not only is your son doing poorly at school, but he’s also disrupting the class. She’s frustrated and hinted that maybe you
Have you ever heard yourself say something and thought, “Oh Lord, I sound just like my mother.” We chuckle when those moments happen and we usually don’t think a lot
I grew up in what I’d guess you’d call a pretty normal family. We lived in a smaller town about a half-hour outside the city. I was the youngest of
What exactly is the role of your teen’s therapist? We aren’t the parent. We didn’t give birth to your teen or raise them. We focus every session on them, but
STOP YELLING! CALM DOWN! We really do plan to be good parents. We go into parenthood hoping to make our children’s lives as wonderful as possible and help them grow
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