Are you suicidal if you welcome death as a teen?

I see a subtle difference. Suicidal to me means actively trying to end your own life. What you've described, welcoming death, is what I think of was having a death wish. read more

DO take suicidal threats seriously. We can never be certain that a child is just talking and it is wise to never ignore these statements. As a general rule, it is better to be over cautious when suicide is mentioned. DO have a discussion about suicide with your teen. read more

A teenage girl from Tacoma Washington committed suicide by jumping off an interstate bridge after her father shamed her by chopping her hair off and a third party posted the video online. Critics call into question shaming as a parenting method. read more

In this video created by Mayo Clinic, teens describe common signs that a teen is considering suicide and provide encouragement for communicating directly and immediately for support and safety. It also Includes suggestions for what to say to a teen who may be at risk for suicide and ways to keep them safe. read more

Professionals are available to speak with you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Teen Suicide Feelings. Teen suicide is a scary thing and it can bring about feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, rage, feeling trapped or even feeling like a burden to others. read more

Teen suicide is more common than you might think. The statistics are grim, and the first step toward helping a suicidal teen is understanding that the threat is real and it is serious. Among Americans between the ages of 15 and 24, the third leading cause of death is suicide. read more

If you have a suicide plan, explain it to them. Phrases such as, ‘I can't take it anymore’ or ‘I’m done’ are vague and do not illustrate how serious things really are. Tell the person you trust that you are thinking about suicide. If it is too difficult for you to talk about, try writing it down and handing a note to the person you trust. read more