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🛡️ Teen Suicide Series
- 1. 1.1 – What Suicide Really Means 00:05:00
- 2. 1.2 – Suicide Isn’t About Wanting to Die — It’s About Wanting to End Pain 00:05:00
- 3. 1.3 – Most Suicidal People Don’t Want to Die 00:05:00
- 4. 1.4 – Thoughts of Death Don’t Make You Broken 00:05:00
- 5. 1.5 – Why People Hide Their Pain 00:05:00
- 6. 1.6 – Common Myths About Suicide 00:05:00
- 7. 1.7 – Warning Signs People Often Miss 00:05:00
- 8. 1.8 – What Suicidal Ideation Feels Like 00:05:00
- 9. 1.9 – How Fast Suicidal Thinking Can Start 00:05:00
- 10. 1.10 – The Link Between Trauma and Suicide 00:05:00
- 11. 1.11 – How Depression Makes You Lie to Yourself 00:05:00
- 12. 1.12 – Social Media and the Rise in Teen Suicide 00:05:00
- 13. 1.13 – When You Feel Like a Burden 00:05:00
- 14. 1.14 – Masking Suicidal Feelings With Jokes 00:05:00
- 15. 1.15 – Substance Abuse and Suicide Risk 00:05:00
- 16. 1.16 – Cutting, Burning, and Other Silent Warnings 00:05:00
- 17. 1.17 – When People Suddenly Seem “Better” 00:05:00
- 18. 1.18 – What It Means to Be in a Mental Health Crisis 00:05:00
- 19. 1.19 – What You Don’t See Behind Someone’s Smile 00:05:00
- 20. 1.20 – Feeling Empty vs. Feeling Sad 00:05:00
- 1. 1.21 – When You Feel Like You Don’t Matter 00:05:00
- 2. 1.22 – PTSD, Grief, and Suicidal Thoughts 00:05:00
- 3. 1.23 – ADHD and Impulsivity in Suicide Risk 00:05:00
- 4. 1.24 – Shame and Self-Hatred as Triggers 00:05:00
- 5. 1.25 – The “I Can’t Do This Anymore” Mindset 00:05:00
- 6. 1.26 – Panic Attacks That Lead to Suicidal Thinking 00:05:00
- 7. 1.27 – When You Can’t Stop Crying 00:05:00
- 8. 1.28 – Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout 00:05:00
- 9. 1.29 – Academic Pressure and Perfectionism 00:05:00
- 10. 1.30 – Loneliness in a Crowd 00:05:00
- 11. 1.31 – Gender Identity and Suicide Risk 00:05:00
- 12. 1.32 – Bullying and Feeling Like an Outcast 00:05:00
- 13. 1.33 – Domestic Violence at Home 00:05:00
- 14. 1.34 – When You’ve Been Hurt by Someone You Trusted 00:05:00
- 15. 1.35 – When People Say “You’re So Dramatic” 00:05:00
- 16. 1.36 – OCD, Intrusive Thoughts, and Fear 00:05:00
- 17. 1.37 – Eating Disorders and Self-Harm 00:05:00
- 18. 1.38 – Hearing Voices or Feeling Disconnected 00:05:00
- 19. 1.39 – When You’re Tired of Pretending to Be Okay 00:05:00
- 20. 1.40 – Talking Yourself Out of It Every Day 00:05:00
- 1. 1.41 – How to Tell Someone You're Not Okay 00:05:00
- 2. 1.42 – Who to Talk to and How to Say It 00:05:00
- 3. 1.43 – What to Expect When You Ask for Help 00:05:00
- 4. 1.44 – If You’re Afraid You’ll Be Judged 00:05:00
- 5. 1.45 – What Happens If You Go to the Hospital 00:05:00
- 6. 1.46 – The Crisis Text Line and Suicide Hotline 00:05:00
- 7. 1.47 – Creating a Safety Plan 00:05:00
- 8. 1.48 – Writing a “Reasons to Stay” List 00:05:00
- 9. 1.49 – What It Means to Be on Suicide Watch 00:05:00
- 10. 1.50 – You Won’t Always Feel This Way 00:05:00
- 11. 1.51 – Talking to a Therapist About Dark Thoughts 00:05:00
- 12. 1.52 – Finding a Trusted Adult Who Will Listen 00:05:00
- 13. 1.53 – Journaling Without Judgment 00:05:00
- 14. 1.54 – Crying Isn’t Weak — It’s Survival 00:05:00
- 15. 1.55 – Taking One Hour at a Time 00:05:00
- 16. 1.56 – If You Don’t Feel Safe at Home 00:05:00
- 17. 1.57 – Escaping Environments That Are Harming You 00:05:00
- 18. 1.58 – What to Do When You’re Home Alone and Spiraling 00:05:00
- 19. 1.59 – Coping With Urges to Self-Harm 00:05:00
- 20. 1.60 – Surviving the Night You Thought You Wouldn’t 00:05:00
- 1. 1.61 – How to Ask “Are You Thinking About Suicide?” 00:05:00
- 2. 1.62 – What to Say (And What Not to Say) 00:05:00
- 3. 1.63 – If They Ask You to Promise to Keep It Secret 00:05:00
- 4. 1.64 – Who to Tell Without Betraying Them 00:05:00
- 5. 1.65 – When to Involve a School Counselor 00:05:00
- 6. 1.66 – Don’t Wait for It to Get Worse 00:05:00
- 7. 1.67 – What If They Get Mad at You for Telling? 00:05:00
- 8. 1.68 – Staying With a Friend in Crisis 00:05:00
- 9. 1.69 – Helping a Friend Make a Safety Plan 00:05:00
- 10. 1.70 – When Your Friend Starts Isolating 00:05:00
- 11. 1.71 – If a Friend Posts About Suicide Online 00:05:00
- 12. 1.72 – Noticing Changes in Sleep, Energy, or Hope 00:05:00
- 13. 1.73 – Supporting Someone in the Hospital 00:05:00
- 14. 1.74 – The Emotional Toll of Helping a Friend 00:05:00
- 15. 1.75 – You’re Not Their Therapist — But You Can Help 00:05:00
- 1. 1.76 – When Someone You Know Dies By Suicide 00:05:00
- 2. 1.77 – The Shock, Denial, and Guilt 00:05:00
- 3. 1.78 – What to Say at School or Online 00:05:00
- 4. 1.79 – Grieving Someone You Didn’t Expect to Lose 00:05:00
- 5. 1.80 – Survivor’s Guilt: “Why Them and Not Me?” 00:05:00
- 6. 1.81 – Rumors and Misunderstanding After Death 00:05:00
- 7. 1.82 – How to Talk to Younger Siblings or Friends 00:05:00
- 8. 1.83 – Memorials, Tributes, and School Responses 00:05:00
- 9. 1.84 – Counseling After a Peer Suicide 00:05:00
- 10. 1.85 – Healing When You Still Have Questions 00:05:00
- 1. 1.86 – Living With Suicidal Thoughts Without Letting Them Win 00:05:00
- 2. 1.87 – Creating a Life Worth Staying For 00:05:00
- 3. 1.88 – Finding a Reason to Wake Up 00:05:00
- 4. 1.89 – Art, Music, and Movement as Expression 00:05:00
- 5. 1.90 – Being Honest in Therapy 00:05:00
- 6. 1.91 – Connecting With Others Who’ve Been There 00:05:00
- 7. 1.92 – Becoming an Advocate for Mental Health 00:05:00
- 8. 1.93 – Helping Someone Who Feels Alone 00:05:00
- 9. 1.94 – Small Joys: Why They Matter More Than You Think 00:05:00
- 10. 1.95 – Celebrating One More Day 00:05:00
- 11. 1.96 – Making a Pact to Stay 00:05:00
- 12. 1.97 – Building a Support System From Scratch 00:05:00
- 13. 1.98 – Learning to Be Gentle With Yourself 00:05:00
- 14. 1.99 – You Are Not Weak — You Are Still Here 00:05:00
- 15. 1.100 – How to Be a Lifeline for the Next Person 00:05:00
- 1. 1.101 – What Is Self-Worth? 00:05:00
- 2. 1.102 – How We Learn to Hate Ourselves 00:05:00
- 3. 1.103 – Why Looks Feel Like They Define Everything 00:05:00
- 4. 1.104 – Who Told You That You Weren’t Enough? 00:05:00
- 5. 1.105 – The Difference Between Confidence and Ego 00:05:00
- 6. 1.106 – Appearance vs. Value 00:05:00
- 7. 1.107 – When You Tie Worth to Attention 00:05:00
- 8. 1.108 – Why Self-Worth Feels So Fragile 00:05:00
- 9. 1.109 – Being Smart, Funny, Kind — and Still Insecure 00:05:00
- 10. 1.110 – Internal Voice vs. External Noise 00:05:00
- 11. 1.111 – The Pain of Feeling Invisible 00:05:00
- 12. 1.112 – Being Treated Differently Based on Looks 00:05:00
- 13. 1.113 – Social Media Filters and Identity Crisis 00:05:00
- 14. 1.114 – Trying to Change to Be Liked 00:05:00
- 15. 1.115 – When You Start to Believe the Insults 00:05:00
- 16. 1.116 – “If I Was Better Looking, Life Would Be Easier” 00:05:00
- 17. 1.117 – Are You Trying to Be Liked or Loved? 00:05:00
- 18. 1.118 – Breaking Free From Comparison 00:05:00
- 19. 1.119 – Who Are You Without the Mirror? 00:05:00
- 20. 1.120 – Learning to Like What You See 00:05:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
1.15 – Substance Abuse and Suicide Risk: Drugs and alcohol often appear as quick escapes from emotional pain, but they can make suicidal thoughts stronger. They blur judgment, increase impulsivity, and deepen sadness. What starts as a way to “feel better” can turn into a dangerous cycle of addiction and despair. Substances trick the brain into temporary relief while making long-term healing harder. When the high fades, the pain feels heavier than before. Many people with substance struggles also carry untreated trauma or depression. Addressing both together—addiction and emotional pain—is key to recovery. Support, treatment, and connection can break this cycle. No one is beyond saving. Every step toward sobriety is a step toward clarity and life. Healing starts the moment someone decides their pain deserves care, not escape.
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