In the last two months, I've had more than 10 youth clients tell me (and their parents) that they want to take their own life.
This episode comes with a trigger warning and attempts to start the conversation of teen suicide prevention.
This is the beginning of a conversation with my audience, and is not intended to replace trusted professional medical or psychiatric advice.
This is intended as a starting point for open dialogue about this topic, especially as parents navigate the journey with their children. It can be extraordinarily stressful for everyone involved.
Drop me a line about your experience, or the next part of the conversation we can have....
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Parentline Australia
Parentline offers free telephone counselling services to parents and carers all around Australia. In some states, Parentline may also offer face-to-face counselling, webchat, parenting courses, and provide resources for positive wellbeing for families.
Parentline ACT: 02 6287 3833
9 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays)
Parent Line NSW: 1300 1300 52
9 am-9 pm, Monday to Friday; 4 pm-9 pm, weekends
Parentline Queensland and Northern Territory: 1300 30 1300
8 am-10 pm, 7 days
Parent Helpline South Australia: 1300 364 100
24 hours, 7 days
Parentline Tasmania: 1300 808 178
24 hours, 7 days
Parentline Victoria: 13 22 89
8 am-12 am, 7 days (including public holidays)
Ngala Parenting Line (WA): 08 9368 9368 (metro) / 1800 111 546 (regional)
8am-8pm, 7 days
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