<![CDATA[Suicide]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Thu, 09 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Teen suicide: How to help the survivors]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991003/help-survivors-of-teen-suicide When a teen commits suicide, the family members of the victim aren’t the only ones who are grappling for answers. Many teens who commit suicide leave behind friends and classmates who struggle to make sense of the loss. Teens may have a hard time dealing with the aftermath and be left wondering if their own sad thoughts make them suicidal. How can we help those left behind? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/991003/help-survivors-of-teen-suicide Parenting Age by Age Tweens, Teens & College Sherri Kuhn Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:45:00 -0700 <![CDATA[The Trevor Project prevents LGBTQ teen suicide ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/971339/behind-suicide-awareness-month-the-trevor-project Regardless of political or religious beliefs, hearts will break when we read the headlines that someone has taken his or her own life. The concept is even harder to digest when that person took their life because of judgments made on their sexuality. Sometimes they simply succumb to a fear to express it. September marks Suicide Awareness Month and encourages us to take a look at the people who selflessly work not only now, but daily throughout the year to save these lives — Harry Potter is one of them. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/971339/behind-suicide-awareness-month-the-trevor-project SheKnows Cares Community & Human Services Kortney Tenaglia Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Helping your child understand a suicide]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970937/helping-your-child-understand-a-suicide There are about 36,000 suicides in the United States each year. Each one leaves behind suicide survivors — the loved ones who must deal with the unique grief that comes when a family member has taken his own life. When children are among the survivors, it’s important that you help them process their emotions. Here’s how. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970937/helping-your-child-understand-a-suicide Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Sarah W. Caron Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:25:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Lady Gaga's suicide song video: "It's a little sad"]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/964745/lady-gagas-suicide-song-video Lady Gaga's suicide song was performed Tuesday night in Australia, but not before the pop icon made one serious understatement. Watch as the singer declares "Princess Die" to be "a little sad." http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/964745/lady-gagas-suicide-song-video Entertainment Music Sara McGinnis Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:44:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Brad Pitt comforts suicidal actor]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/848887/brad-pitt-comforts-suicidal-actor He's more than just a pretty face: Actor Brad Pitt is being hailed a hero after offering emotional support to a suicidal man at a press conference in Sydney on Sunday. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/848887/brad-pitt-comforts-suicidal-actor Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Castina Watson Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:17:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Anderson Cooper's mom: "I thought I was going to jump"]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/841937/anderson-coopers-mom-i-thought-i-was-going-to-jump The mother of Anderson Cooper gave a rare interview about the suicide of her other son, Carter. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/841937/anderson-coopers-mom-i-thought-i-was-going-to-jump Entertainment Celebrity Gossip Caroline Goddard