Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people and has been steadily increasing. This September for Suicide Prevention Month, Nexus Family Healing is focusing on how to support children and teens before their mental health is a crisis.
Before It's A Crisis Video Series
Learn how you can be part of the prevention with our short “Before It’s a Crisis” video series with valuable tools and tips from mental health experts at Nexus such as:
- How to have hard conversations with my child.
- How depression in teens and suicide are linked.
- Teen suicide prevention tips and warning signs to watch for.
- Recognizing the different stages leading up to, during, and after a mental health crisis.
Hard Conversations with Teens
Talking about our own feelings, and in particular suicide, can be uncomfortable and overwhelming. Learn how to engage teens in a valuable, yet difficult conversation.
Connections between Depression & Suicide
What is the correlation between depression and suicide, and when should you be concerned?
Youth Suicide Prevention Tips
By understanding the risk factors and recognizing potential warning signs, you can help be the preventative eyes and ears for youth with suicidal intentions.
The Crisis Curve
Recognizing the different stages we move through on our way to a crisis, and beyond, is critical in helping to avoid a crisis in the future.
Downloadable Resources
Works of Heart Coloring Pages
Give your brain a break and find some inspiration with our "Works of Heart” coloring pages. Download, print, and share our four hope-filled designs.
Crisis Curve Info Sheet
This one-pager outlines the early stages of escalation. Download this PDF to help you interrupt the process, flatten the curve, and respond effectively before it's a crisis.