Call Us Your Mind Click on a drop down section below to learn more information about the topic in that section. SUICIDE If you feel like hurting or killing yourself, get help now. Please talk to a trusted adult or go to the closest emergency room. There are also confidential hotlines for teens who have suicidal feelings. These hotlines are free and the counselors are trained to give you resources and advice so that you can get further help. You can call: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or use their 24/7 online chat Samaritans: 1-877-870-HOPE (1-877-870-4673) or use their online chat The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386 or use TrevorChat or TrevorText How do I bring up my suicidal thoughts with my healthcare provider? If you’re concerned about suicide, tell your healthcare provider: “I’ve been thinking about hurting/killing myself. I need help.” We won't judge you or think differently of you. In fact, we'll be relieved that you recognize you need help and we're trained to help you feel better. If I'm thinking about suicide, is there anything that will help me feel better? There are many things you can do to feel better and to solve the problems that lead to suicidal thoughts. The best thing you can do is get help from a therapist, who is trained to help you figure out what is bothering you and help you cope with your problems. There are many kinds of therapy, and you may either go by yourself or with your family. For some teens, therapists might recommend medication to help you feel less sad or depressed. There are other things you can do to help yourself feel better, including: Getting regular exercise Eating well and getting enough sleep Spending time with close friends and family and others who care about you Having a hobby such as sports, music, writing, art, etc. Helping others (for example, volunteering at a local food bank) Using drugs or alcohol to try to make yourself feel better is NOT a good solution. There’s a higher risk of acting on suicidal thoughts when under the influence of alcohol/drugs. How can I help a friend who feels suicidal? It can be very frightening when a friend tells you that they are feeling very depressed or even suicidal. They might ask you not to tell anyone that they’re feeling this way, but the most important thing to remember is that you shouldn’t try to deal with a friend’s suicidal feelings by yourself. Talk to a trusted adult right away. Even if you think your friend might be angry with you for telling, your friend needs professional help. Dealing with problems may feel overwhelming at times, but hurting yourself is never the answer. If you ever feel like you might harm yourself, tell someone right away or go to the closest emergency room." DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY STRESS All information on this page was pulled from the following sites: https://dphhs.mt.gov/suicideprevention https://youngmenshealthsite.org/guides/suicide-prevention/ https://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/Reaching-Teens/Documents/Private/Personal_plan_handout.pdf https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Childhood-Depression-What-Parents-Can-Do-To-Help.aspx https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/For-Teens-Creating-Your-Personal-Stress-Management-Plan.aspx Children's Clinic © COPYRIGHT 2021 PATIENTPOP Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Non-Discrimination Policy Contact Us