How to Talk About Suicidal Thoughts—Simple Strategies for Parents and Friends

Are you worried that someone you care about having suicidal thoughts? Do you know what to say to them? This video provides resources for suicide prevention, where you can get personalized support, learn the risk factors for suicide and warning factors. And it provides parents with what to say and what not to say to a child who tells them that they are feeling suicidal. If you're worried they may engage in self-harm or if you just need to know the options as far as crisis hotlines go, this video will walk you through how to help the person you care about get the help they need and get feeling better.