A Practical Guide for Parents Facing Suicidal Thoughts, Self-Harm, and Mental Health Crisis
However, when your child says they want to die, it can feel like your world stops.
This moment is overwhelming.
You may feel scared. You may feel angry, confused, or helpless. & You may not know what to say or what to do next.
However, most parents are not prepared for this moment!
When Your Child Says They Want to Die – written to help parents understand what may be happening and what steps they can take to help keep their child safe.
This practical guide covers suicidal thoughts, self-harm, warning signs, mental health crises, safety planning, professional help, and crisis care. It also helps parents understand how to talk with their child during one of the most difficult moments a family can face.
You will learn how to listen without judgment, how to take suicidal statements seriously, and how to know when your child needs immediate help.
When your child says they want to die, learn why phrases like you have so much to live for may not help.
Additionally, your child needs to know that you hear them and that they are not facing this alone.
What Parents Will Learn
This book helps parents understand:
- What suicidal thoughts can look like in children and teens
- Warning signs that should never be ignored
- The difference between suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and a suicide attempt
- How to talk with your child about suicide
- What questions parents can ask
- How to respond when a child says they want to die
- When to seek emergency help
- How to create a safety plan
- How to make the home safer
- How to work with mental health professionals
- What parents should know about crisis care
- How to support a child after a crisis
- How parents can care for themselves while helping their child
You Do Not Have to Have All the Answers
When your child is in crisis, you may feel like you should know exactly what to do.
You don’t.
You need to listen. Need to take your child’s words seriously, and need to get help when help is needed.
This book gives parents clear information and practical steps to help them move through a frightening time.
If your child has ever said, “I want to die,” or you are worried about your child’s safety, this guide can help you understand what to do next.
You are not alone. Your child is not alone. Help is available.
Who This Book Is For
This book is for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and other adults who care about a child or teen who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or a mental health crisis.
It is written in clear, simple language because families in crisis need information they can understand and use.
Note from the Author. I have been here, the first time my son wanted to die he was 10. I know what you are going through. Know the fear, the panic, the sleepless nights. I wrote this book so parents do not have to fly blind like I did for decades.
