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How to help young people talk safely online about self-harm and su***de. Advice from world-leading researchers and su***de prevention experts.

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29/05/2026

See 's guide for parents and carers for our research-backed advice on helping young people look after themselves and others online: https://bit.ly/3FYLyGb

20/05/2026

For more research-backed advice on supporting young people's safe online conversations, see our free resources for parents and carers 📘 https://bit.ly/3RAfWMI

14/05/2026

Historically, parents, carers and educators have often thought that it's unsafe for young people to talk about su***de.

Our research has found that young people can talk safely about su***de - if they're supported to do so.

At , our team of su***de prevention experts has put together a set of resources to help you to guide the young people in your life to have safe online conversations about self-harm and su***de.

See resources: https://bit.ly/3RAfWMI

12/05/2026

If young people are talking about su***de online, sometimes they might use language that implies that su***de is inevitable.

It's really important that young people know that mental health recovery is possible, and su***de is preventable. And as the adults in their lives, we can all play a role in supporting them to have safe online conversations on these topics.

We have a set of free resources for parents, carers and educators to help you to support the young people in your life.

Check them out here: https://bit.ly/3RAfWMI

08/05/2026

It’s ok for young people to talk about su***de. And for you to talk about it with them.

In fact, teaching young people to talk about it in a safe way can create more understanding and encourage more people to reach out for help.

For more research-backed advice on supporting young people to have safe conversations about su***de, see our resources for parents, carers and educators: https://bit.ly/3FYLyGb

06/05/2026

If you're trying to help a young person get long-term mental health support, it can feel really hard to find the right solution.

It's important to remember that help is available. Here are 7 ways they can find mental health support to help them long-term.

29/04/2026

If a young person is low or distressed, it can be hard for them to feel comfortable enough to talk about it with you.

Doing another activity at the same time can provide a distraction, which can make it easier for them to open up. Here are some suggestions you can try.

Let us know your tips in the comments 🙂

23/04/2026

It can feel hard to know what to do or say if a young person knows someone who takes their own life. As a parent or carer, you can play an important role in supporting them to keep themselves and others safe online if this happens.

For more advice on supporting safe online conversations about self-harm and su***de, see our free resources for parents and carers (available in 31 languages): https://bit.ly/3FYLyGb

17/04/2026

It’s hard to talk about self-harm and su***de with your young people. But you can play an important role. And you’re not alone.

See our resources for parents, carers and educators for more advice from our team of researchers and su***de-prevention experts 👉 https://bit.ly/48Z2Xbn

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