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Katie's Story Featured on WVIA the PBS & NPR Affiliate for Northeastern PA (2022)

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Katie's Story Featured on WBRE/WYO​U - Parenting Playbook:  Teens and Suicide​
by: Paola Giangiacomo: Feb 24, 2022

​Talking about your emotions is key to combatting mental health issues.​“The most important thing is to start these conversations when they’re younger. Hit the elementary aged kids. Start talking about what depression is, what sadness is. Help them learn to identify what they’re feelings are,” Professional Counselor Sarah Shoener said.

Shoener adds, parents need to watch for warning signs.  "You’re gonna want to look for irritability, changes in behavior, sleeping habits that change, eating habits that’s changed, frustration, withdrawing, changes in academics,” Sarah Shoener said.
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Other suicide risk factors include substance abuse, a history of trauma, prolonged stress, or a recent tragedy or loss. If you have any signs or symptoms of a mental illness see your doctor.​

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