Signs of Suicidal Ideation:
  • Feeling Depressed
  • Feeling Intense Pressure
  • Feeling Alone 
  • Giving Away Possessions
  • Looking Up Information About Suicide on the Internet
  • High Risk Behaviors
Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.
When an adolescent contemplates suicide, it often signals that they are overwhelmed by emotional pain and feel hopeless about finding relief. Many teens experience feelings of isolation—whether from depression, bullying, a loss of a friendship or relationship, academic or social pressure, or the belief that they’ll never be “good enough.” They may feel as though there’s nothing to look forward to in the future, or that things will never get better.
For parents, discovering that their child is struggling with suicidal thoughts or has attempted suicide can be deeply frightening and confusing. It’s natural to feel powerless in these moments, unsure of how to intervene or help.
At the Bay Area Center for Adolescents, we specialize in helping teens who struggle with depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or have attempted suicide.
We help adolescents understand that suicide is not the solution to their pain but rather a permanent response to temporary struggles. Through compassionate therapy, we work to instill hope and provide the tools needed to navigate overwhelming emotions.
Our approach includes evidence-based treatments such as:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
These therapies have been shown to be effective in helping suicidal adolescents regain hope and learn healthier ways to cope with distress. We also provide support to parents, equipping them with the tools they need to help their child through this difficult time.
You and your child do not have to go through this alone. We are here to help bring hope back into their life and to support the whole family in finding a path forward.
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