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To honor Suicide Prevention Month in September, the Child Mind Institute has released a list of resources for caregivers to combat the scourge.

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Suicidal feelings or attempts in children can leave adults feeling helpless and struggling to figure out the cause of distress. But there are services and treatments available for people of all ages who are experiencing suicidal behavior.

Among the Child Mind Institute’s resources is a piece on cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention (CBT-SP), which helps children and teens recognize and change the thoughts that drive suicidal behavior and learn tools to cope with painful feelings.

There are also resources on how to create a safety plan so children know what to do if such thoughts emerge as well as guidance on how to notice signs that a child might be suicidal.

Below are the Child Mind Institute’s resources:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
• Reducing a Suicide Risk with Safety Plans
• Signs a Child Might Be Suicidal
• Teen Suicides: What Are the Warning Signs?
• What To Do If You’re Worried About Suicide
• What Are the Symptoms of Depression in Teenagers?
• Taking a Child to the Emergency Room