What Every Parent Needs to Know About Suicide

CONTENT WARNING: Please be aware that today’s episode of Raising Families contains discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation.  One of the worst things anyone can experience in life is the death of a loved one. It’s even worse when that death occurs of their own volition. Today, Dr. Jerry is sharing insight on the issue of suicide and offering parents the tools to reduce the likelihood of their son or daughter reaching the point where suicide seems like an option. From seeking therapy to learning coping tools at home, there’s so much we can do to support our kids’ mental health, and understanding those methods is so important. Whether you’re worried about your child or looking to learn about the warning signs early, Dr. Jerry is here today to help.     Don’t forget to subscribe to the show as our discussion on the subject has only just begun. Later this week we will be joined by Kim and John Turner and of course our wonderful co-host Christina to continue the discussion.    More from Dr. Jerry Weichman   Podcast Website: raisingfamiliespodcast.com   Website: drjerryweichman.com   Instagram: @drjerryweichman   YouTube: @RaisingFamilieswithDrJW   TikTok: @drjerryweichman  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jerry-weichman-ph-d   Facebook: facebook.com/drjerryweichman    Clinic: theweichmanclinic.com    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast   IG: @reddrockmusic   www.reddrockmusic.com     The content in this video is intended for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, therapy, or medical advice. Watching this video, leaving a comment, or engaging with this channel does not establish a therapist-client relationship between you and Dr. Jerry Weichman or any other licensed professional. Comments on this website are public and there is no reasonable expectation of privacy for the comments. Dr. Weichman reserves the right to re-publish or quote any comments and posting comments waives any intellectual property rights in those comments.  If you are currently a client of Dr. Weichman's practice, engaging publicly in the comments or on social media related to this channel may affect the confidentiality of your therapeutic relationship. Please speak with Dr. Weichman directly before interacting publicly. Dr. Weichman requests that clients do not engage publicly in the comments.  If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or visit 988lifeline.org. For emergencies, call 911.  Dr. Jerry Weichman is a licensed clinical psychologist in the State of California (PSY20346). 1122 Bristol St. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Licensure information is available through the California Board of Psychology https://www.psychology.ca.gov/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices