Back to All Events

A Parent's Guide to Speaking to Children about Self-Harm & Suicidality

Join WakeMed’s Manager of Behavioral Health and Director of Spiritual Care Services for a conversation to promote understanding of mental health, self-harm and suicide prevention. Dr. Jessica Tomasula and Rev. Jeremy Gilmore will provide accurate and helpful information for parents and care givers including:

  • Chronic and acute risk factors for suicide

  • Overview on how to support children

  • Strategies to promote developing healthy coping strategies

  • Tools related to knowing when, where and how to access local resources