Watch Teens At Risk Suicidal Signs

Young people with mental health problems -- such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self mutilation, reactive attachment disorder are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts. Raising teenagers with mental health issues can be a difficult and very challenging experience. This reflective program focuses on parents and teenagers who tell their stories of struggle as they learn how some families cope with parenting a mentally ill teen. When parents have to deal with a mentally ill teen they face many unique challenges. Through personal stories and discussions, you'll learn some of the reasons for mental illness and some of the solutions and resources for dealing with and available to help support families. Health professionals explore the subject of mental illness and offer thoughtful counsel and advice for parents and teens to help guide them through challenging times. Subjects Covered Include: Depression & emotional problems, How to watch for teens displaying suicidal tendencies, Genetic and environmental factors, Support groups. The Teens At Risk series deals with powerful and relevant issues facing teenagers today. This series reveals first-hand how young people deal with and overcome the very real challenges encountered as part of their growing up. Personal interviews and real life stories teach students how seemingly overwhelming problems can be overcome. Teens At Risk is crafted by experts to help solve and give advice about pressing issues facing youth in school, family and adolescent society and gives viewers the messages of hope and support that are needed in this complex and often overwhelming world.