Therapist Thoughts

Getting to Know the Elephant: A Parent’s Guide to approaching Depression and Suicide ideation

Suicide. I know. Let’s start with the elephant in the room. I know it’s a dark and looming topic. We want to avoid it. Believe me, I know. And, that is why I am here. With the elephant. And he’s a big one. And you clicked the link, but you’re terrified. The anxiety. The dread. We hear a lot about suicide these days. And it’s hard. It’s a lot. I know your stomach drops. I know you feel sick. I know you can hardly bear to hear the tragic stories. You know the statistics with …