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🛡️ Teen Suicide Series
Course overview
Lesson Overview

1.14 – Masking Suicidal Feelings With Jokes: Sometimes people joke about suicide or death not because they find it funny, but because humor feels safer than honesty. It’s a way to test if others will notice the pain behind the laugh. They may fear that being serious will make others uncomfortable or lead to rejection. This “masking” makes it hard for friends and family to see the warning signs. When someone jokes about dying, it should never be ignored—it might be their way of reaching out. Listening with care and asking gentle questions can open the door to real conversation. Humor can hide deep pain, but it can also reveal where help is needed. Being curious instead of dismissive can save a life. It reminds everyone that even laughter can carry a silent cry for help.

About this course

A powerful, compassionate series that helps teens recognize warning signs, speak up, and find hope—even in their darkest moments.

This course includes:
  • A full library of guided lessons on suicide awareness, survival, and prevention
  • Candid conversations about emotional pain, isolation, and mental illness
  • Scripts for how to talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or friend about suicidal thoughts
  • Techniques like grounding, emotional regulation, and crisis de-escalation
  • Case studies of teens who survived suicide attempts and turned their lives around

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