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57. Teen SUICIDE peaks in October - What You can do to reduce risk

57. Teen SUICIDE peaks in October - What You can do to reduce risk

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Did you know that teen suicide attempts PEAK in October? In this episode, we share why October is so stressful for US teens, what YOU can do in your office to identify and help teens with suicidal thoughts. FInally, we share THREE THINGS we wish everyone knew to reduce suicide risk in teens!

00:00 Introduction and World Mental Health Day

01:07 The October Suicide Peak

02:20 Factors Contributing to October's Suicide Risk

04:39 Identifying At-Risk Groups

05:44 Strategies for Clinicians to Help

09:46 The Importance of Sleep

11:02 Building Positive Coping Skills

13:51 Nutritional Considerations

14:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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