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Renowned Psychiatrist On How To Address And Prevent Teen Suicide

KVCR | By Benjamin Purper

Published September 30, 2020 at 4:25 PM PDT

As part of KVCR’s series on Suicide Prevention Month called “Wellness For Times of Uncertainty,” we’re talking about teen mental health and suicide.

Dr. Anisha Abraham is a pediatrician and author of “Raising Global Teens,” where she analyzes key subjects facing teens in today’s world. KVCR spoke with Dr. Abraham about teen suicide and some of the warning signs.

For free 24/7 crisis services, call 909-386-8256
Feeling worried about the coronavirus? Confidential help is available and free of charge daily from 7am to 10 pm:

Call: 909-421-9233; 909-458-1517; or 760-956-2345
Text: 909-420-0560; 909-535-1316; 760-734-8093

Visit their webpage, Facebook or Twitter for updates on mental health resources and virtual events related to mental health.

Riverside County- Riverside University Health System Department of Behavioral Health:

For 24/7 crisis and suicide intervention Call (951) 686-HELP (4357).
For more information visit their webpage, Facebook and Twitter.

University of California Riverside:

UCR Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Find a grief therapist near you: psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grief

Find a grief support group near you: griefshare.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

1(800)273-TALK(8255)
Know the Signs

Support for the "Wellness for Times of Uncertainty" series on KVCR is provided by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools' Innovation and Engagement Branch. Information at sbcss.net.