A Guide for Professional Caregivers: Youth Suicide Prevention (Cover 1)

An electronic guide, which provides information to assist professional caregivers in understanding suicide youth and supporting them in their recovery.

Topics covered in the guide include:

• Developmental, emotional, and social factors which contribute to suicide in youth
• Risk factors which increase the chances a youth may consider or attempt suicide
• Warning signs that could indicate a youth is thinking about suicide
• Early identification of suicide thoughts and behaviors to improve health outcomes
• Protective factors that boost youth resiliency against suicide
• How to recognize the difference between developmental changes and warning signs of suicide risk
• Interventions that can be used to strengthen youth resiliency, reduce suicide risk, and prevent suicide
• Steps parents can take to help a youth who is considering suicide
• Resources to help youth cope with stress and thoughts of suicide
• Ways to get involved in suicide prevention efforts

The guide is available with two (2) cover images.