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Help! My Teen Confessed About Wanting to Commit Suicide!

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Suicide, no matter how it is said or implied, should always be considered as a serious matter. As advocates and providers of teen depression treatment in Los Angeles, California, trust us when we say we understand how this can be heart-breaking to hear for every parent.

But Moms and Dads, here’s what we want you to keep in heart. If anything, there’s a silver lining for when your child actually insinuates in your hearing about wanting to commit suicide. You know what, deep in their hearts, your teenager doesn’t really want to die. The fact that they said it in your hearing means that they want you to intervene but they just don’t know how to say it.

Now, what can you do when your teenager says something about wanting to harm themselves? Address it IMMEDIATELY. Help them talk it out.

Here are helpful things you can do to encourage your beloved teenager to share their feelings with you when they imply or outrightly admit of wanting to commit suicide.

  • Let them describe about what they feel.
    In a gentle and compassionate manner, encourage your teenager to talk about what’s going on. It also helps if you confess that you have no idea about what they’re going through. Be in the position wherein you’re willing to listen and pay attention.
  • Be there to validate their feelings.
    Quit the thought that your teenager is just trying to seek attention. Recognize that what they feel is real even if you have a hard time understanding them. You can say things such as “It must be really hard for you to experience that.” Validating their feelings can help them to see that you’re willing to listen and that they can be confident in you because you will not judge them.

When your child is able to tell you about what really is going on in their lives, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of their situations. At this point, you can offer your support. Here are helpful ways to achieve that.

  • Remind your teenager of your love and concern for their overall wellbeing, and that you’re always there for them.
  • With all your heart, tell them that you don’t want them to harm themselves in any way, and that you will do everything to protect them from that kind of harm.
  • Present the possible options that your child can choose from so they will see that there’s still a way out of their situation.
  • Once again assure them that from then on, you will help them overcome and that you will do your best that they will not feel alone anymore.

If you can, usher your teenager to our Teen Treatment Center in Los Angeles. We’re here to support not just your child, but also you and your whole family. You can get through this together. At Teen Depression, you always have a friend to rely upon during these times of crisis.

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NOTE: If you suspect that a teenager is at suicide risk, please take immediate action.

For 24/7 suicide support and prevention in the U.S., you may call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at +1-800-273-8255 or dial 911.

If you are not from the U.S., you may visit Suicide.org for more information regarding suicide awareness and support.