In this episode of TTDN- In the field of mental health, professionals often respond to youth and adults experiencing suicidal thoughts as if they are responding to a fire. Bells and Whistles go off and there is a strong and emergent call to action. Dr. Naidoo extends this analogy to reframe suicidal thoughts not as fire, but as a smoke signal. Learn about this reframe and how we can respond to suicidal thoughts differently in this episode. Please share with someone who needs to hear this!If you are interested in courses to empower parents with tools to prevent suicide check this out here- https://www.dobettermd.com/coursesThe information presented in this series is for educational purposes only. Please remember to always be in close contact with your teens outpatient mental health team if there is a concern for suicide risk. Please also rememebr to call 988 or text 741741 in a mental health crisis, and 911 in a medical crisis. If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

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