
It can feel very difficult to discuss the topic of suicide with children. However, suicide is something we need to be able to talk about. Having an open and honest conversation about the topic with children is both healthy and important.
Children may hear about suicide from a very young age, through social media, computer games, the news and music. They may not always fully understand what it means.
However, the impact of suicide will become very apparent to them if someone they know dies in this way. If this happens, they may observe the sadness and grief of others and they may experience a range of emotions as a result.