Children’s Mental Health Blog

Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.

14 Suicide Prevention Tips for Kids, Teens, Parents, and Families

14 Suicide Prevention Tips for Kids, Teens, Parents, and Families

Learn 15 suicide prevention tips for children, teens, parents, families, and adults. You’ll also learn warning signs of suicide, and how to support a person who is experiencing suicidal thoughts. And remember: support exists for you.

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[TW: Suicide] Understanding Elevated Suicide Risk in Black Children & How to Respond

[TW: Suicide] Understanding Elevated Suicide Risk in Black Children & How to Respond

Research indicates that black children aged 5-12 are dying by suicide at nearly twice the rate of their white peers. Learn more about the research, how to talk to children about suicide, and tips for ways to respond, reduce, and even prevent suicide.

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I’m Worried That My Postpartum Depression Negatively Impacted My Children. Any Guidance?

I’m Worried That My Postpartum Depression Negatively Impacted My Children. Any Guidance?

One mother wrote in asking about the potential impact of postpartum depression on her children. Below is her question, and a response from our child mental health experts.

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My 6-Year-Old Son Says Negative Things about Himself. Is He Depressed?