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Helping Teens Cope with Uncertainty

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There are many things in life that are uncertain and the pandemic has pushed people of all ages to the limit on processing the unknown. But, the emotional toll that Covid-19 has taken on teenagers has been uniquely difficult. In fact, a recent survey found that 64% of teens believe the experience of Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on their generation’s mental health.

In our current clinical practice, one theme that continues to emerge with teens is their need for help with tolerating uncertainty.

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Suicide in Teens: Know the Warning Signs, Risk Factors, and Have a Prevention Plan

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. All month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members promote suicide prevention awareness. In the CoVid-19 environment, social isolation, anxiety, fear of illness, uncertainty, chronic stress, and economic problems may lead to an increase in suicidality in certain populations. Public health experts agree that adolescents are one such vulnerable population.

Suicide rates among teens have been steadily increasing in recent years, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2019). Every day, approximately 12 teens die by suicide. For every one death that occurs, 25 more suicide attempts are made.

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