Parent / Caregiver Perspectives

Navigating Death by Suicide

These videos share the voices of families who have experienced the death of a child by suicide. They speak about grief, remembrance, and the ways they have found to carry forward.

Each story reflects a unique experience. You are encouraged to move at your own pace and watch what feels most helpful to you.

These videos include personal stories about youth suicidality and suicide loss. Please take care while viewing and consider what feels right for you today. You may choose to pause, stop, or return at another time.

If you or someone you care about needs immediate support, you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.

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  • Video 1: Tell Us About Your Family

    Video 1: Tell Us About Your Family

    Questions featured in this video:

    • Would you share a bit about your child and what made them special? 

    • What would you like others to understand about your family’s journey before your loss?

  • Video 2: What Has Helped?

    Video 2: What Has Helped?

    Questions featured in this video:

    • In the time since, what has helped you navigate your grief? 

    • Are there particular people, communities, or practices that have offered comfort or connection? 

  • Video 3: Remembering and Honoring Your Child

    Video 3: Remembering and Honoring Your Child

    Questions featured in this video:

    • How do you keep your child’s memory and spirit alive? 

  • Video 4: Words of Hope

    Video 4: Words of Hope

    Questions featured in this video:

    • What do you wish others, families, friends, or professionals, better understood about loss by suicide? 

    • For parents or caregivers who are grieving, what words of compassion or hope would you want them to hear? 

  • Video 5: Finding Strength

    Video 5: Finding Strength

    Questions featured in this video:

    • What helps you find moments of peace, strength, or meaning today?

Need Support Now?

If you need support, you are not alone.

You can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or connect with local resources in your community.

Reflection

Take a moment after watching to reflect on what felt most meaningful or relevant to your experience.

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National Resources

Regional/Local Resources

Support Group for Parents/Caregivers Navigating Youth Suicidality

Virtual peer-led support group for parents /caregivers of youth who have experienced suicidal thoughts, behaviors, and/or attempted suicide.

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Peer Support for Parents/Caregivers Navigating Youth Suicidality

In-person family peer support program for families whose children have experienced suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors, or who have died by suicide.

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This project was developed in part under a grant number SM090046 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS, or the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.