Understanding teen suicide and how parents can help

Parents should create an environment of trust and open communication where teens feel safe to express their concerns without fear of judgement.

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"The pain is indescribable," begins *Rachel Keya*, her voice thick with grief. “You never imagine outliving your child, and when it happens because of suicide, there’s this additional layer of guilt and confusion. You’re left constantly asking yourself: What did we miss? What could we have done differently?"

Even two years after the tragic loss of her 17-year-old son, Kevin, who took his own life, the sense of inexplicable pain lingers in Rachel’s home like a heavy shadow that refuses to lift.

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