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Parental Mental Health Struggles Raise Youth Suicide Risk

New research highlights the link between diseases of despair and child suicidal behavior

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Naveen Sankar S
Sep 15, 2025
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Children exposed to a parent’s disease of despair including substance use disorder, alcohol-related disease, or suicidal behavior face significantly higher risks of suicidal events.

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