Hope: A Guide for Faith Leaders to Prevent Youth Suicide

A guide from the US DHHS,

"Suicide is a growing problem among young people. As a faith

community leader, you have an especially important role to play in

helping prevent youth suicide. You can have a significant impact

on youth, their families, and your entire faith community.

The purpose of this guide is to provide faith leaders with guidance for identifying

and helping youth who may be at risk for suicide but it is not intended as a

comprehensive set of practices in suicide prevention. It is a resource to help

increase awareness and build capacity to serve at-risk youth. This assistance

includes opening a conversation, providing support, assisting them in finding a

mental health professional, and responding in a crisis situation. It also includes your role in fostering a sense of connectedness, meaning, and hope."

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hope-guide-faith-leaders-help-prevent-youth-suicide.pdf