Every parent's worst fear has a name. And it is preventable.

Suicide among children and teenagers is one of the most urgent and heartbreaking crises facing families today. Yet most parents, teachers, and caregivers are never given the tools to recognize the warning signs — or the language to have the conversations that save lives.

This book changes that.

Written by a retired pastor, Clinical Psychologist, and School Psychologist with decades of experience working directly with children and families, The Suicide Epidemic in Children and Teens gives you a clear, compassionate framework built around three pillars:

• Cause — Understand the psychological, social, and environmental factors driving the crisis
• Effect — Recognize the warning signs before they escalate
• Cure — Learn practical, faith-informed strategies to suicide-proof your child's world

This is not a clinical textbook. It is a parent's guide written with urgency, compassion, and hope — because the conversations you have today can protect a life tomorrow.

For parents, educators, counselors, pastors, and anyone who loves a young person.