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Sign Up for Emails- Talking about suicide can save lives. Asking about suicide in a calm, supportive way is not harmful and can help children struggling with suicidal thoughts.
- Don't wait for the topic of suicide to come up on its own. Regularly check in with your child, asking open-ended questions and providing a safe place for them to share their feelings.
- Watch for warning signs or sudden changes in behavior. If you’re concerned, bring up your concerns directly and ask if they have ever thought about ending their life.
"Shattered Ice” Supports Kids’ Mental Health
“Moving, insightful…an excellent cast” - MovieMaker Magazine
In a small New England hockey town, high school star Will Mankus (Charlie Gillespie) sees his future unravel after his best friend and teammate dies by suicide. Retreating from the people closest to him, Will struggles to find his place in a world that has suddenly moved on without his friend. As an unlikely bond forms with the team’s new coach (Jack Falahee), Will and the Nehoiden Black Bears search for a way forward together.
Shattered Ice is an intimate coming-of-age drama about friendship, grief, hockey, and the courage to let someone know when you’re not okay.
A Nehoiden Street Films production, written by Jake Miskin and directed by Alex Ranarivelo, Shattered Ice features a raw and deeply affecting lead performance from Charlie Gillespie.
Shattered Ice Mental Health Discussion Guide for Educators, School Counselors, Coaches, and Caregivers
The Kids Mental Health Foundation created this guide to help you use Shattered Ice as a starting point for open, supportive conversations about mental health and suicide. The facilitator script is paired with discussion questions, coping prompts, and additional resources.
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Understanding Self-Harm in Children and Teens
- Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), or self-harm, is when someone purposely hurts their body without wanting to die, such as cutting, burning, scratching or pulling hair.
- Risk factors include trauma, isolation, substance or alcohol misuse, depression and anxiety.
- Children and teens may hurt themselves because of upsetting thoughts and feelings, use it to calm down or to escape negative emotions. The relief they feel after the pain stops does not last, so they may repeat the behavior.
- Working with a mental health professional is often necessary to help them learn healthier ways to cope.
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Helping a Child Who’s Lost Someone to Suicide
- Suicide loss affects many teens and increases their risk of suicide — 1 in 5 teens knows someone who died by suicide, and those already struggling with mental health are especially vulnerable.
- Grief after suicide can be intense, complicated and long-lasting; it may resurface over time.
- Adults can help by allowing space for big emotions and focusing on hope. Remind them that suicide is never their fault.
- Modeling healthy views on mental health and connecting with others who’ve experienced suicide loss can reduce stigma and help teens feel less alone. Seeking professional help can provide additional support.
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