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Tackling the topic of suicide with your child – a guide to having the conversation

Know how to talk to your child about suicide.

Contributed by Black Dog Institute.

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About this resource

Talking about suicide with your child is challenging for any parent. The Black Dog Institute offers tips on how to have this conversation:

  • Pick the time and location.
  • Start the conversation.
  • Listen and understand.
  • Encourage help-seeking.
  • Finish the conversation.

The tips can also be downloaded and saved as a fact sheet.

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Black Dog Institute

The Black Dog Institute conducts research and provides services to create a mentally healthier world for everyone.

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