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How to reassure your child when they discover your suicidal ideation

I get suicidal thoughts sometimes and my 16-year-old found my crisis hotline number in my phone and now she watches me like she thinks I might disappear.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Children who become aware of parental suicidality carry a burden of fear and responsibility that exceeds their developmental capacity.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.