FAMILY MATTERS: PARENT/CHILD

SPRING 2022

NO ONE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT. Now the second leading cause of death among people between the ages of 14 and 22, suicide is usually preventable, but not if we can’t even say the word.

To help parents recognize the warning signs and communicate with their children — to prevent tragedies and save lives — the Family Life Office of the Archdiocese of New York has sponsored “Hope and Action,” a live webinar covering topics such as how to create a safe space to talk with your teen, warning signs, what to do if those signs are critical, how to plan for safety, and God’s unconditional love for all. Webinars have been presented in Spanish and English. Two events in Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 drew more than 1,200 registrants; a recording of the English version is available at vimeo.com/641534284; the Spanish recording is at vimeo.com/692229078.

For information about upcoming programs and other helpful links for parents of teens, visit archny.org/ministries-and-offices/family-life/parenting/parents and click on “Youth Suicide and Depression.”

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