More than the Blues

Teen Tales: Stories About Parenting Teens

This is the place to share stories and discuss issues about raising teens. Please tell us your issues and stories, including some of the good times you have had with your teen.

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Talking to Parents - Drugs/Drinking

Looking for a way to initiate a conversation with another parent about teen drug or alcohol use? Try this: Last weekend my son was at a party where kids were drinking. He didn't drink any, but I was really upset that this happened at another friend's home. Do you think I should I talk to the friend's parents?

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens.

Young adults between 19 - 24 years old are especially vulnerable. Times of life's transitions are often a time of great stress and uncertainty.

Depression and suicide are extremely serious issues for young people. Knowing the warning signs and taking immediate action is key.

Suicide is preventable. These external resources can help you learn more and deal with the problem.

Mental Health Association of Minnesota
MHAM helps individuals find access to services, or problem-solve a situation, on a one-to-one basis and provide community education about mental illness, treatments, and resources. The Association also takes a systems-wide approach to ensuring access to appropriate mental health care and protecting the rights of individuals. For more information click here.

More Than Just Moody
Article from U.S. News & World Report, dated August 17, 2005. click here.

National Mental Health Association
Depression and other mental disorders can present symptoms in adolescence. Consult with your doctor. For more information click here.

QPR Suicide Prevention Safety Net
Question Persuade Respond Ask A Question. Save A Life.

The QPR Institute provides community gatekeeper training to raise public awareness about suicide and better identification and referral of people at risk of suicide.

Gatekeeper training teaches the average, non-professional citizen the warning signs of suicidal thinking and behavior. Schools, civic clubs, community organizationa are encouraged to be trained in QRP. For a local instructor contact the QPR Institute click here.

SA/VE
For information on depression and suicide prevention visit the Suicide Awareness Voices of Education Web site by clicking here.

Teens and Depression
This University of Minnesota Extension Service fact sheet provides some insight on teens and depression.
Teens and Depression Fact Sheet

Washington County Youth Depression Awareness and Suicide
For local information on youth depression and suicide prevention click here.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention
Community based education, advocacy and support

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