Connect with a specialist: http://bit.ly/2Mb1oAb More about Suicide Prevention: http://bit.ly/2Md9UOW Learn more about behavioral health: http://bit.ly/2Md9GHA Meet our team: http://bit.ly/2OWzDcZ According to national statistics, we lose more than 2,000 children and teens per year to suicide. Experts say, asking a child directly about suicidal thoughts is usually the best thing a parent can do to help their child open up about their emotions. Even if their child is not struggling with suicide or depression, parents can model for their child that it is good to talk about serious emotional concerns with trusted adults and important to reach out to friends to have these conversations, too.

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Sadie Penn is a suicide survivor and is now an advocate of suicide prevention. She feels it's time to talk about the struggle and get it out in the open. Sadie Penn will soon be graduating from Penn Manor High School. She is planning on studying psychology and working with youth. She’s passionate about educating others on the importance of suicide awareness and positive mental health. Sadie enjoys writing, going for hikes, and hearing others’ stories. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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