No one wants to get the call that their child is in the emergency room!
Results from a study in 2019 revealed that 18.8% of high school students seriously considered suicide, and 8.9% actually attempted suicide.
Many times, mental health emergencies can happen without warning. The most important thing you, as a parent, can do is remain calm and supportive.
What is a mental health toolkit?
A mental health toolkit is a compilation of information to calm you down in a mental health crisis situation. It is designed to teach you how to ask important questions, what to do, and what to expect.
The mental health crisis toolkit is typically handed to you at the hospital.
The mental health toolkit also teaches you how to involve others in supporting your child and all other youth.
What should you include in your mental health crisis plan?
Having a plan is cri
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