We know it’s a hard subject to talk about and many of us shy away from thinking our kids would ever have suicidal thoughts or that they are depressed. Nicole Lahr with Brentwood Hospital provides us with signs to look out for in children of all ages to open up the conversation with your child. She also gives great tips and appropriate steps to take when seeking help. You are not alone in this situation and neither is your child. Listen to our newest episode for expert advice on how to handle situations when your child is showing signs of depression.
The suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255.
Brentwood Hospital Contact:
1006 Highland Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Why Brentwood?
24/7 Admissions Line: (318) 678-7500
Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program Intake: 877-678-7500
Author: Sally Sabandith
Sally Sabandith is the go-to marketing strategist and social media guru at Woman’s Foundation, where she is skilled in Social Media Management, Content Creation, Media Relations, Podcasting, WordPress, Digital Analytics, Press Releases, and Branding. She enjoys expanding her skill set and learning about new and innovative communication strategies. With about four years of marketing and strategic communication experience, Sally works to help promote all of the foundation’s services through creative and unique ways, as well as increase attendance at all of our programs. She also assists with the promotion of nursing scholarship and grant opportunities that Woman’s Foundation provides. Sally remains actively involved in One Acadiana, PRAL, the705, Healthy Acadiana Coalition, Communication Council at UL Lafayette Department of Communication and is a current member of Leadership Lafayette Class XXXIII. She also volunteers through United Way of Acadiana.
Sally is passionate about living a balanced, healthy life and enjoys being in the kitchen, pinning her favorite recipes and future home inspirations, finding the next show to binge watch on Netflix, snuggling with her fur baby Theodore, and spending quality time with her family and fiance Tim. Sally also loves to travel and experience new adventures. Two fun facts about Sally are: she has jumped out of an airplane 3 times and has 2 fewer teeth than your average human.
