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Kids' Mental Health Tools For Suicide Help, Coping Skills, And Professional Support

Apps, sites, and text hotlines help kids cope with mental health issues from cyberbullying to suicide.

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What I Learned From My Brother's Suicide

I know that in sharing my story of my brother's suicide, I can contribute to greater awareness around the reality of suicide.

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Navigating The Delusions Of A Loved One

After my mother’s suicide in 2009, I was left with a gnawing sense of guilt. My mother had suffered from an undiagnosed delusional disorder.

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The Quiet Violence At The Heart Of Motherhood 

From the beginning, mothering and being mothered are both brutal. One day you’ll hurt your mom, I thought. And she’ll hurt you, somehow, without knowing it.

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I hope my kids have learned from this talk about suicide. I hope that they understand the gravity of bullying and the importance of compassion.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Suicide

I hope my kids have learned from this talk about suicide. I hope that they understand the gravity of bullying and the importance of compassion.

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That desire to die is within us.

The Complicated Question People Want To Ask: Why Were You Suicidal?

I realized all at once that folks who have not been suicidal do not understand what it means to be mentally ill and suicidal.

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She’d been struggling, that much was clear.

On The Death Of My Friend: Becoming A Better Listener, Too Late

That's the thing about appearances. They are built on fleeting impressions, like social media posts that we promise to “like” later but forget.

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Sinead O'Connor Talking About Mental Illness And Suicide Hit Me Hard This Morning

Content notice: mental illness, suicide

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