Starting the conversation is vital to prevent teen suicide

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Starting the conversation is vital to prevent teen suicide

Washington state rate is 14% above national average

Teen pressures and anxieties have not diminished from previous generations and may actually be broader, involving feelings of sexual-identity crisis and greater concern for future employment opportunities.

Sue Eastgard of UW's School of Social Work addresses myths and misconceptions about suicide risks, and advises parents about how to approach concerns with their child.