How to Help a Suicidal Teen: Why Kids Don't Tell Their Parents They're Struggling

Podcast: Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health · Recovery.com

Opublikowano: 2026-09-01

One of the greatest fears many parents have is learning that their child was struggling—and never told them. Why do so many teenagers share suicidal thoughts with friends but keep them from the adults who love them most? In this important conversation, suicide prevention expert Dr. Stacey Freedenthal explores the reasons many teens stay silent and offers compassionate, practical guidance for parents who want to create safer, more supportive conversations. Drawing on both her professional expertise and her own lived experience, Dr. Freedenthal explains why teens often fear be...