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“If You Take My Phone, I’ll Kill Myself”: A Parent’s Guide to Handling Crisis Threats from Children and Teens
Few experiences are more distressing for parents than hearing a child threaten suicide or self-harm, particularly during heated moments, such as when enforcing boundaries around phones, tablets, vapes, or other items. At Futures In Mind , we understand how overwhelming and frightening these situations can be. It’s natural to wonder if your child “means it,” fear escalating the situation, or struggle between enforcing boundaries and protecting their well-being. This guide aims


Help: Compassionately Responding to Suicide Threats in Relationships
It's important to remember that threats or warnings of suicide must always be taken seriously.
Hearing words like these from someone you care about can be one of the most frightening and disorienting experiences a person goes through. You may feel paralysed — unsure whether this is a genuine cry for help, an expression of overwhelming pain, or an attempt to influence your decisions. Often, it is more than one of these things at once.


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Losing a friend or loved one through suicide
The feeling of shock, confusion and grief that come after losing a loved one or friend through suicide can be overwhelming.


How to create a suicide safety plan for yourself
Creating a written plan including tips to stay calm and reasons to live is extremely beneficial if you are having suicidal thoughts.


7-ways to help maintain positive mental health
Maintaining positive mental health is vital for your overall health and welfare. Here are some tips to help:


How to cope when a parent or loved one is suffering with a mental illness
One of the most challenging and daunting chapters most people will face in life is when someone who we really care about becomes sick or ...
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