What's in this guide?
- —An Important Note First
- —What exactly is suicide? Self-harm?
- —Is suicide more prevalent today than in the past?
- —What causes suicide or self-harm?
- —Self-harming doesn’t make sense to me. Why would someone do it?
- —What is culture saying about suicide and self-harm? How is it influencing teens?
- —Don’t some kids threaten suicide or self- harm just to get attention or manipulate others? Shouldn’t I refuse to let my teen “manipulate” me like that?
- —I’ve heard people wonder why a teen who “seemed so happy” or “had so much go- ing for them” would commit suicide. Why would apparently happy teens do this?
- —Are there steps I can take to prevent self- harm and suicide?
- —How would I know if my son/daughter is suicidal or self-harming?
- —I’m really uncomfortable talking about suicide and self-harm. How can I get my teen to talk with me about it?
- —What does God’s Word say about suicide and self-harm?
- —Final Thoughts
- —Resource
