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Suicide in Children and Teens

Learn the signs and risk factors for children that commit suicide and how to get help.
National Hopeline Network
A national crisis hotline links callers to local crisis centers: Call 1-800-SUICIDE, a hotline service of the National Hopeline Network.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Information about suicide for the public and professionals, teen suicide prevention kits, frequently asked questions, educations and links to other suicide resources.
American Association of Suicidology
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide, including general information about suicide and understanding and helping a suicidal person, suicide statistics, and links to local crisis centers and support groups.
Lifekeeper Foundation
Promotes suicide awareness, education, and prevention.
Preventing Suicide in Troubled Children and Youth
A handout from the National Association of School Psychologists about preventing childhood suicide, including warning signs, such as suicide notes, threats, previous attempts, depression, final arrangements, changes in personality or appearance and tips for parents and teachers.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
The mission of SAVE is to educate about suicide prevention and to speak for suicide survivors. Includes general questions about suicide, symptoms and danger signs, misconceptions, and what to do if someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Teen Suicide
Information about teen suicide from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, including signs of adolescents who may try to kill themselves and what to do.

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