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Posted by: John Ackerman, PhD , Rachel Jones , Amberle Prater, PhD, LPCC-S on Apr 24, 2026

Losing someone to death by suicide can be shocking, frightening, and incomprehensible for both adults and children alike. Helping a child manage the unexpected loss in a healthy way is an important step forward.

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How to Support Children Through Grief
Navigating any kind of loss can be difficult. Supporting a child through the loss of a loved one, especially when you’re grieving, too, is even harder.
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How to Talk with Children About Death

Talking to a child about death can feel overwhelming.  Walking through a grief journey together can create closeness and resilience that they will carry with them as they grow.

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Myths About Suicide: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions

Mar 22, 2024

When it comes to suicide, there’s a lot of competing information that makes it hard to tell myth from fact. But knowing the facts may allow us to take life-saving steps to help our children. Read More

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The Dangers of Self-Diagnosing Your Mental Health

Mar 20, 2024

With today’s technology and social media, it is easier than ever to find and spread mental health information. The good news is this has led to more mental health awareness, and more people are willing to talk about mental health. Read More

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Talking to Your Kids About Depression and Suicide

Mar 19, 2024

Talking to your child about suicide may be the toughest conversation you ever have, but it may also be the most important. Read More

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How to Deal With Adolescent Depression

Mar 13, 2024

Depression is different from a regular down mood, because it lasts longer and feels stronger or different from typical sadness. Sometimes it is a feeling of emptiness, lack of feeling or being irritable, cranky and easily angered. Read More

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Sleeplessness in Children and Adolescents: What’s Keeping Them Up at Night?

Mar 12, 2024

From infancy through adolescence, healthy sleep is needed to help your child to learn, grow, remember things, drive safely, make decisions, support their immune system, and have a healthy emotional wellness. Yet, children and adolescents may be unable to sleep due to reasons beyond their control. Read More

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Warning Signs of Suicide on Social Media: What You Can Do When It’s Someone You Know

Feb 29, 2024

People are spending more time on social media than ever. Most posts are harmless depictions of life in general; status updates, pictures of friends or food, or even a joke. However, sometimes people discuss personal topics and show signs that things are not going well. Read More

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ADHD and Youth Suicide: Is There a Link?

Feb 26, 2024

Unfortunately, children with ADHD are at an increased risk of experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts or behaviors throughout their lifetime, which suggests emotional and social factors should be a focus of care for these children. Read More

13 Reasons Why: Should Parents Be Concerned About This Netflix Series?

Feb 23, 2024

The mini-series 13 Reasons Why (13RW), adapted from a young adult novel, was released on Netflix this past week. 13RW relays the fictional story of a high schooler, Hannah Baker, who has died by suicide before the story even begins. Read More