EPISODE · Oct 7, 2025 · 15 MIN
57. Teen SUICIDE peaks in October - What You can do to reduce risk
from Child Mental Health for Pediatric Clinicians · host Elise Fallucco
Send us Fan MailDid you know that teen suicide attempts PEAK in October? In this episode, we share why October is so stressful for US teens, what YOU can do in your office to identify and help teens with suicidal thoughts. FInally, we share THREE THINGS we wish everyone knew to reduce suicide risk in teens! 00:00 Introduction and World Mental Health Day01:07 The October Suicide Peak02:20 Factors Contributing to October's Suicide Risk04:39 Identifying At-Risk Groups05:44 Strategies for Clinicians to Help09:46 The Importance of Sleep11:02 Building Positive Coping Skills13:51 Nutritional Considerations14:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Check out our website PsychEd4Peds.com for more resources!Follow us on Instagram @psyched4pedsCheck out our NEW CME Audio-based, on-demand CME Course online at:Pediatric Mental Health CME Toolkit - Cracking the ADHD Code: Essentials for Pediatric Clinicians. https://ce.nemours.org/content/podcast-series-cracking-adhd-code-essential-skills-pediatric-clinicians#group-tabs-node-course-default1
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Send us Fan Mail Did you know that teen suicide attempts PEAK in October? In this episode, we share why October is so stressful for US teens, what YOU can do in your office to identify and help teens with suicidal thoughts. FInally, we share THREE THINGS we wish everyone knew to reduce suicide risk in teens! 00:00 Introduction and World Mental Health Day 01:07 The October Suicide Peak 02:20 Factors Contributing to October's Suicide Risk 04:39 Identifying At-Risk Groups 05:44...
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