What are they thinking? - A Parents' Handbook

"What are they thinking? A Parents Handbook" focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention for parents of young people and other concerned adults. It includes topics such as the impact of COVID-19 on youth mental health, an introduction to youth self-harm and suicide, and the "Four Steps to Help Programme." The guide emphasizes the importance of awareness, understanding warning signs of suicide and mental health issues, fighting stigma, and providing support. It addresses frequently asked questions about suicide, explores underlying causes of youth suicide and self-harm, and offers guidance on how parents can help, including warning signs and risk factors specific to teenagers. The handbook is a resource for parents to better understand and support young people's mental health.

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