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Please share far and wide, as this is an incredible opportunity for parents to learn from one of the nation’s top youth suicide prevention experts, Dr. Singer!
Online event
Wednesday, September 2 • 8 PM – 9:30 PM EDT
Overview
A Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention
When a child is struggling, the people who love them most may not realize how much they are hurting or know what to say. Join youth suicide prevention expert Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW, for practical guidance on recognizing the signs, starting difficult conversations, and helping a child feel heard and supported.
This event is intended for parents and caregivers of children in grades K–12, as well as educators and school professionals who support young people.
Keeping Kids Safe: A Parent’s Guide to Youth Suicide Prevention
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
8:00–9:30 p.m. ET
Live on Zoom
You’ll learn how to:
See the common risk factors and warning signs, even when a child appears to be doing well.
Say the right words to ask directly about suicide with calm and confidence.
Support a struggling child in a way that helps them feel heard, believed, and less alone.
Speaker Bio
Jonathan B. Singer, PhD, LCSW, is a professor of social work at Loyola University Chicago and a leading expert on youth suicide prevention. He is the former president of the American Association of Suicidology, coauthor of Suicide in Schools, and host of the award-winning Social Work Podcast. Dr. Singer also serves on The Wellness Institute’s Clinical Advisory Board.