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If an older teen is having problems
at school, talking with the teen first
about how to involve school personnel
can be helpful. If possible, a “go-to”
staff person at the school or college
can provide significant support.
“Teens with communication
impairments, social anxiety and
difficulty connecting socially
frequently experience self-esteem
and self-confidence issues,” Acciaioli
said. “Allowing them to have a role of
importance in matters that involve
them communicates both a parent’s
confidence in them and a sense of
autonomy.”
To help teens who are victimized
by unkind remarks or exclusion
from their peers, Acciaioli uses a
mindfulness approach that helps
diminish self-doubt by encouraging
self-kindness and challenging negative
self-talk.
“I want to emphasize that all of
the teens and young adults I have
worked with who struggle with
difficulty in establishing positive social
peer interactions have been truly
wonderful individuals with many gifts
and talents,” Acciaioli said. “They just
need the right support and place to
connect.”

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Thanksgiving Day
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Wishing
our Friends
a Happy and
Healthy
New Year

Make us your stop for
the Jewish Holidays. A
full assortment of Dakota
Breads and our Franklin
Homemade Apple Pies.

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TEEN SUICIDE EPIDEMIC

September is national Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month. It is
important to know that teen suicides
have increased more than 70 percent
over the past decade, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC). Suicide is now the
second leading cause of death for
children, teens and young adults ages
10-24. Ethan was the second teen in

the local Jewish community to die
by suicide this summer; at least two
others made attempts to end their
lives, according to a local professional.
Experts cite a variety of reasons,
such as intensified academic pressure,
an increase in social media that
fosters cyberbullying and a greater
dependence on electronic devices that
decreases face-to-face interactions.
It is a common misconception
that talking about suicide might
drive someone to end his or her life.
This is not true. If a child or friend
shows signs they may be contemplat-
ing suicide, ASIST (Applied Suicide
Intervention Skills Training), a nation-
ally recognized “suicide first aid” pro-
gram, recommends asking the person
directly if he is considering suicide. If a
person is not suicidal, saying the word
will not push him or her in that direc-
tion. If an individual is at risk, talking
about it an open and caring way could
help save a life.
If there are concerns about a
child or friend, asking questions and
listening in a compassionate and
nonjudgmental way could encourage
them to open up. However, ASIST
trainers emphasize that not every
person exhibits the same warning
signs; some people do not show
any outward signs of wanting to
end their life. While depression and
despondency may be an indication
that someone is at risk, other teens
may be masking their inner pain with
a smile. •

Stacey and Erik Bean are willing to speak
about their experience to help others. Email
them at ethansmentalhealth@gmail.com.

SUICIDE RESOURCES

• National Suicide Prevention 24-hour Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK (8255)
• Common Ground Resource and Crisis Center: commongroundhelps.org,
24/7 hotline, (800) 231-1127

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