Teen Suicides: What Are the Warning Signs?
And how can we get more kids to ask for help?
Clinical Expert: Alan Apter, MD
en EspañolDr. Alan Apter is the Director of Psychological Medicine at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University and Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Israel. Here he talks about teen suicides, how they often stem from untreated anxiety or depression, and how we can encourage our children—especially teenage boys—to ask for help.
This article was last reviewed or updated on December 4, 2023.
Was this article helpful?
Related Reading
-
Reducing Suicide Risk With Safety Plans
Agreements aimed at keeping kids from harming themselves
-
Teen Suicides: What Are the Risk Factors?
Temperament, family and community all play a role
-
How to Help Your Teen Through a Breakup
Powerful emotions plus social media make teen breakups messier than ever.
-
Antidepressants and Teen Suicides
Untreated depression can be lethal to adolescents. For many, medication is a lifeline.
-
Depression Test for Teens
Our free Symptom Checker can help you determine if your teen might have depression.
-
Complete Guide to Substance Use + Mental Health
When children are struggling with both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder, they are said to have co-occurring disorders. Here are steps…
-
What Parents Should Know About Teens, Drinking and Drugs
And how to help your child make good choices
-
When Should You Come Between a Teenager and Their Phone?
The pros and cons of every parent's nuclear option
More Related
