Suicide Prevention for Teens: A Mother's Journey to Honor Her Daughter
Release Date: 09/13/2023
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In today's episode, we will be talking with Marnie Smith and her dear friend, Heather Day. Marnie recaps the night that her beautiful daughter, Caroline, passed away due to suicide at the tender age of 16. She walks us through the timeline of events, beginning with the moment she realized Caroline needed medical help. She shares in depth and personal details about their experience with all of the healthcare providers that took care of not only Caroline, but her extended family and friends as well. Heather details this experience from her point of view, which is that of both a dear friend and a school nurse.
Have You Thought About What You Can Do To Help With Suicide Prevention For Teens?
We will be discussing tips from a mother's perspective who has lived this journey.
In this episode you will learn:
- Possible warning signs that your teen is experiencing depression
- Advice for teens who may feel stressed
- Advice for parents on how to support your teens and their mental health
For healthcare providers, you will learn:
- The impact that a positive experience with healthcare providers can have on patients and their family members
- Tips on how to take care of patients with mental health issues
- The importnace of treating patients and their families how you would want your own family to be treated
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE ABOUT SUICIDE PREVENTION
RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE
- Information About Organ Donation
- World Health Organization Key Facts About Suicide
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveys from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
HOW TO CONTACT MARNIE SMITH AND HEATHER DAY FOR SPEAKING INQUIRIES
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