Help Centre for Suicidal Attempts
AASRA
104, Sunrise Arcade,
Plot No.100, Sector 16,
Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai
India - 400709
TEL - HELPLINE: 27546669 (24hrs)
OFFICE: 27546667 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Email: aasrahelpline@yahoo.com
Signs for Possible Suicide Attempt
Verbal Threats: Never ignore verbal threats of your child, especially when he/she say things like, “I will kill myself if you…”, “No one loves me. Why should I live?”, “No one will bother if I am gone.”
Death Themes: Be on guard if you see death themes like bones, skulls or coffins in his drawings and notebooks.
Changed Interests: Keep an eye on interests of your teenager. A sudden interest in guns, blades and other form of weapons may be a hint.
What Can Parents Do
Talk about Your Fear to Your Teenager: Get the word “suicide” out in the open and talk to your child about how scared you are about losing him/her. Confessing your feeling to him/her will make them more comfortable and there is a very fair chance that they may talk about how they have been feeling all this time.
Reassure Him/Her about Your Love: You must tell your teenager how much he/she means to you. If you have not been able to do that recently, make an apology to your child.
Never Leave the At-risk Teenager Alone: Never leave your teenager alone, especially at home. Make sure they are always in a safe company.
Always Use Positive Words: Teenagers are emotionally sensitive. You must never use any harsh words for them. Negative motivation does not work with teenagers.
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