Providence resources: Stay in tune with the young ones in your life
4,400 young people commit suicide every year – and, for every suicide, there are at least 100 suicide attempts, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). That’s 440,000 too many.
Stay in tune – really in tune – with the young ones in your life. Watch them with deep compassion for the warning signs:
- Depression, or ongoing sadness
- Withdrawal from others
- Losing interest in things they used to love to do
- Trouble sleeping or eating
- Talking about or showing interest in death or dying
And, always:
- Listen with an open heart
- Talk to your child about his/her feelings, letting him/her know it’s okay to be sad, even depressed
- Show unconditional love, and
- Please, seek help from an expert.
Providence offers whole-person care, and promises to know you, care for you and ease your way no matter what your needs. Please seek help for yourself and for those you love.
Providence is Oregon’s largest, most comprehensive provider of behavioral health services offering many options for people of all ages who need treatment.