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Jessica Caldwell Child and Family Psychologist responds to a parents questions about suicidal distress. Jess suggests how to respond, how to help the child while managing one’s own emotions. She explains who to contact to get support.

Jessica Caldwell Child and Family Psychologist responds to a parents questions about suicidal distress. Jess confirms the importance of involving others - not keeping a secret. She reinforces the message about the importance of managing one’s own emotions.

Jessica Caldwell Child and Family Psychologist responds to a parents questions about suicidal distress. Jess notes that this type of threat should always be taken seriously, notes who to discuss it with and again reinforces the importance of managing one’s own emotions.

Jessica Caldwell Child and Family Psychologist responds to a parents questions about suicidal distress. Jess notes the importance of ensuring that the child’s immediate safety is looked after and what steps to take including calling 111, going to the Emergency Dept, contacting the mental health crisis numbers.

Jessica Caldwell Child and Family Psychologist responds to a parents questions about suicidal distress. Jess talks about the follow up that will occur after contact with the Emergency Department and explains about confidentiality. She notes that a safety plan will be developed. She talks about the importance of parents looking after themselves at this time.

Jessica Caldwell Child and Family Psychologist responds to a parents questions about suicidal distress. Jess explains steps to take around the house to keep the child safe. She notes the importance of keeping lines of communication open with the child and of keeping control of one’s own emotions – being calm, being curious. She talks about maintaining routines. .