Discovering that your child has been self-harming — finding cuts or burns on their skin, or being told directly — is one of the most

When a child or teenager is struggling with suicidal thoughts, one of the most powerful and concrete actions a parent can take is also one

One of the most common mistakes parents make when a child is struggling with mental health is waiting too long before seeking professional support. The

Many parents who recognize that their child needs professional support carry uncertainty about what therapy for a young person actually involves — what happens in

Depression in children and teenagers does not always look the way depression looks in adults. Recognizing it in a young person requires knowing what to

Supporting a teenager who is struggling is one of the most genuinely difficult things a parent can be asked to do — in part because

The moment a child says they want to die — whether quietly in passing or directly in crisis — is one of the most frightening

Recognizing warning signs of suicidal thinking in a child or teenager requires a different lens than recognizing them in an adult. Young people communicate distress

Suicidal thinking in young people is often met with a confusion that is understandable but can also be harmful: how can someone so young, with

One of the most protective things a parent can do for a child’s mental health is to build a relationship in which mental health is