Suicide Prevention: How to Help your Teen with Suicidal Thoughts

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

A candid Roadmap to Joy episode where therapist Jake Sparks and host Megan Dean unpack teen suicide: clear terminology, empathetic conversations, risk factors and warning signs, family co-regulation, when to seek urgent help (including 988), and practical steps. Helpful, actionable guidance during Suicide Awareness Month.

Channel: Embark Behavioral Health Duration: 0:38:54

Questions

1. Who hosts the Roadmap to Joy podcast episode on suicide awareness?

Kevin Frankish Megan Dean Lori Hailes Jake Sparks

2. What concern do many parents have about discussing suicide with their children?

It may put the idea of suicide in their child's head It may damage their academic performance It may lead to social isolation It may encourage substance use

3. What major factor did Jake Sparks highlight as strongly impacting youth mental health?

Poor sleep patterns Unhealthy diet Early access to smartphones and social media Lack of exercise

4. What professional role does Jake Sparks hold?

Clinical Psychologist Psychiatrist School Counselor Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

5. Which emergency resource was mentioned for immediate help in a suicide crisis?

988 211 911 119

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