The second most common cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24 is suicide. Sometimes it seems like your age is being used as an excuse to minimize your struggles. But assistance is accessible, and we hear you.
How To Take Care of Yourself
If you're having trouble, call or chat with Lifeline. We’re discreet and accessible around the clock. Crisis counselors are on hand to listen to you without passing judgment and offer you support.
Ask for help: Never hesitate to ask friends or other adults in your life who you can trust for support. Additionally, you can call the confidential 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time.
Make a safety plan: A safety plan can keep you safe and help you navigate challenging situations. Learn how to create your own↗.
Family issues, difficult romantic relationships, academic pressure, and self-discovery might feel overwhelming and impossible to handle alone. Losing significant relationships and loved ones in our lives can be debilitating. Getting assistance can help you manage these changes.
Respect is the foundation of love and friendship. Toxic or dysfunctional relationships can harm you. Remember your rights↗ whenever you are dating or making new pals. Help is also available↗ if you’re being bullied.
How to Help
Never dismiss what your loved one is saying: Give support and believe your child or adolescent who confides suicidal thoughts if they do so.
Listen with empathy and provide support: Although a quarrel or split may not seem like a huge issue, it can be extremely stressful for a young person. Feelings and listening. Don’t downplay their emotions because doing so can alter how they ask for help in the future.
Learn the warning signs↗: When someone is contemplating suicide or death, friends will occasionally inform other friends. In other instances, a person’s conduct may alter to indicate that they’re having trouble.
Don’t keep suicide a secret: Don’t vow to keep a friend’s suicide thoughts a secret if they are. Inform them that while you can assist, other individuals, such as a responsible adult, must also be involved. Neither of you needs to handle this on your own.
