Children’s Mental Health Blog
Explore recent articles from Little Otter’s child and family mental health and wellness experts.
When to Worry: Seeking Professional Help for Children at Risk of Self-Harm or Suicide
This article highlights the importance of seeking professional help if you suspect your child is at risk of self-harm or suicide, offering guidance on how to recognize warning signs, start critical conversations, and connect with mental health professionals who specialize in supporting children and adolescents.
When to Worry: Signs and Symptoms of Suicidal Ideation in Young Children
In this article, we provide caregivers with the symptoms of suicidal ideation, highlighting key risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies to support their mental health and well-being.
9 Suicide Risk Factors for Families to Know
Here are 9 suicide risk factors that may elevate a person’s risk of suicidal ideation or attempts. You’ll also learn warning signs of suicide to watch for in your loved ones.
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.
I’m Worried My Son is Considering Self-Harming. What Can I Do?
One mom recently wrote in, asking “My 11-year-old son was caught Googling ways to commit self-harm. What can I do to respond?” Here’s advice from our child mental health experts.
My Child Hurts Themselves When Upset. What Can I Do?
Worried that your child is hurting themselves when they’re upset? In this post, you’ll learn what might be driving the behavior, and how to respond if you think your child is self-harming.