Teen Suicide Prevention

Patient Education

The AAFP's patient education website contains resources you can use in conversations with your patients and their parents.

• Teen Suicide
  Includes a list of 13 warning signs a teen is at risk for suicide.
• Depression: Coping With Suicidal Thoughts
  Warning signs to look for in yourself and others.
• Depression in Children and Teens
  When to see a doctor and treatment options.
• Helping Kids Deal with Bullies
  Information about physical and online bullying.
• Is Your Teen in an Abusive Relationship?
  Ways to detect and discuss abusive behavior.

Resources from Other Organizations

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Suicide Prevention

Related Articles

Use AAFP's news and journal articles to support your patient care strategy.

• AAFP Blog: My Teen Patient Opened Up About Her Suicide Attempt
• AAFP News: Sharp Rise Seen in Teen Self-Poisoning Suicide Attempts
• AFP: Depression in Children and Adolescents: Evaluation and Treatment 
  
• AFP: Screening and Counseling Adolescents and Young Adults: A Framework for Comprehensive Care
• AFP: Depression and Bipolar Disorder
  
• AAFP News: Suicide Rates Spike Across United States, Says CDC
• AFP: Depression in Children and Teens
  
• Web Page: Caring for School-Aged Patients
• Web Page:  Adolescent and Young Adult Health