#103 "Creating Safe Spaces: Talking to Teens About Suicide and Mental Health" with Iuri Melo
🇺🇸 United States
**Dial or text **988 — the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises. It routes you to trained counselors 24/7. connectsafely.org+15en.wikipedia.org+15youthhubs.ca+15wired.com
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1‑800‑4ACHILD (1‑800‑422‑4453) — for children and teens in abusive situations. verywellmind.com+2stopitnow.org+2apa.org+2
Boys Town National Hotline: 1‑800‑448‑3000 — general crisis support for kids, teens, and parents. stopitnow.org
National Runaway Safeline: 1‑800‑RUNAWAY — for runaways or youth considering running away. cmha.ca+15stopitnow.org+15youthhubs.ca+15
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741 — free, confidential text support available in both the U.S. and Canada. wolfsonchildrens.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7apa.org+7
🇨🇦 Canada
**Dial or text **9‑8‑8 — Canada’s new Nationwide Suicide Crisis Helpline, launched November 30, 2023. It’s available 24/7 in English and French and is operated by CAMH and Kids Help Phone for all Canadians. kidshelpphone.ca+7en.wikipedia.org+7canada.ca+7
Kids Help Phone (for ages 5–29):
Call 1‑800‑668‑6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Online chat via their website — available 24/7 in English and French
Iuri Melo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience and the proud father of five. He’s the co-founder of SchoolPulse, a nationwide student support service that delivers positivity, optimism, and growth mindset tools to students, parents, and faculty via text and email. After several teen suicides in his community, Iuri co-created SchoolPulse in 2017 to proactively support student well-being. He’s also the author of Mind Over Grey Matter and the teen best-seller Know Thy Selfie, and the developer of “Adventure Based Therapy.” With over 300 schools in 25+ states, Iuri’s mission to “bless the human family” is inspiring students every day through kindness, psychology, and powerful weekly videos.
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Introduction: Cheryl introduces Iuri Melo, highlighting his work with School Pulse and the importance of proactive mental wellness support for teens.
Understanding Trauma: Iuri discusses the lasting impact of trauma and the importance of addressing it with care and clarity.
Teen Suicide Prevention: The conversation focuses on recognizing warning signs, approaching difficult conversations, and the role of parents and educators in providing support.
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Hashtags: #ParentingTeens #TeenMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
Creating Safe Spaces: Iuri emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and open environment for teens to express their feelings.
The Power of Connection: The episode highlights the significance of positive relationships and the impact they have on mental health.
Call to Action: Cheryl encourages parents to prioritize relationship-building with their teens and offers resources for those in need of immediate support.
Resources: Links to School Pulse, crisis support hotlines, and Cheryl's coaching services are provided in the show notes.
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