Preventing Teenage Suicide: A Film for Parents and Teachers
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The video "Preventing Teenage Suicide: A Film for Parents and Teachers" addresses the pressing issue of teenage suicide by discussing the complexities of mental health, emotional struggles, and warning signs that precede these tragic events. Key educational concepts include understanding psychiatric illnesses, emotional and behavioral disorders as primary risk factors, and the impact of event triggers like relational breakups or academic setbacks. It emphasizes the importance of detecting warning signs such as withdrawal and suicidal communication, as well as the critical role of caring adults in intervention and support. The video underscores the need for open conversations about suicide to dismantle stigma and emphasizes the role of parents, educators, and youth leaders in providing proactive support. This educational video is highly relevant for those shaping healthy environments and fostering resilience, offering insights vital for safeguarding adolescent wellbeing.
Media Details
Runtime: 12 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Education, Health and Safety, Home and Family, Social Science
- Subtopic: Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health, Parent and Child, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Psychology, Suicide, Teacher Training
- Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
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- Release Year: 2015
- Producer/Distributor: Human Relations Media
- Writer: Christine Lowe
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