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Posted by: Hannah Kerby, PhD , Jacqueline Warner, PhD , Lindsey Vater, PsyD on Mar 25, 2024

The reality is that mental health and physical health are deeply connected and the attention and treatment we give to one area will naturally influence our health in the other.

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Myths About Suicide: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions

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.

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Weight Bias and Stigma Remains a Problem for Our Kids
Research has shown that children who experience weight-based bullying and teasing are more likely to have diagnoses of depression, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideation. 

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Physiological Stress Response: It’s Not All in Your Head

Feb 15, 2024

Often the clinician may explain that your child’s symptoms are the result of stress, which can feel like you are being told “it’s all in their head.” It is important to know that it is not all in your child’s head. Read More

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Facebook’s Safety Initiative Helps Prevent Suicide

Feb 13, 2024

Facebook has been collaborating with suicide prevention organizations for more than a decade to identify users at risk for suicide and to provide them with crisis resources. Read More

Myths About Suicide: Depression is a Sign of Weakness

Feb 13, 2024

Depression is a real and serious condition. It is not much different than a chronic health condition in its ability to impact someone’s life. It can have both emotional and physical symptoms and make life very difficult for those who have it. Read More

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Supporting Survivors of Suicide

Feb 12, 2024

You may be wondering what you can do to support your teen through this loss. Here are some important things you should know. Read More

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Depression in Young Children: 4 Things Parents Can Do

Feb 09, 2024

Remember, you and your child are not alone. With the right treatment, the symptoms of depression can improve, and your child can begin to get back to doing the things they need and want to do. Read More

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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Feb 08, 2024

Parents and caregivers need to know about available resources that they can use to support the young people in their lives when they are mentally overwhelmed. One vital resource is the "988" Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Read More

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Kids and Self-Injury: What Parents Need to Know

Feb 06, 2024

Self-injury is the act of physically hurting oneself without the intent to die. It is a sign of emotional distress and indicates a person has a lack of healthy coping skills. The most common forms of self-injury are cutting, burning, or scratching the skin and bruising the body tissue. Read More

Protective Factors and Youth Suicide

7 Ways to Improve Resiliency and Reduce Suicide Risk

Feb 05, 2024

There are ways for you to support your child and help them learn to navigate an emotional crisis. Read More