Description
In this powerful episode of Prescribing Possibility, I sit down with Dr. Christine Yu Moutier, a physician, mother, and national leader in suicide prevention. We cover the most pressing questions parents, educators, and clinicians are asking right now. From the unsettling rise of AI chatbot dependency to the surprisingly simple things that can save a young person's life.
In this episode:
The state of youth mental health today What the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey tells us about anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation
AI, chatbots, and your child Why Dr. Moutier is sounding the alarm about platforms like Character AI
Warning signs that are easy to miss Why most suicide risk factors are invisible and why trusting your gut as a parent matters more than you might think.
How to have the conversation How to open a caring dialogue and why asking directly about suicidal thoughts doesn't plant the idea it saves lives.
The role of pediatricians and primary care How new AAP guidelines are bringing suicide risk screening to well-child visits
Positive social contagion How peer-to-peer conversations and community events are modeling a stigma-free culture
Connect with Dr. Christine Yu Moutier:
Resources:
Seize the Awkward — Youth-focused suicide prevention campaign from AFSP, NAMI, and the Ad Council
Talk Saves Lives — AFSP's free one-hour suicide prevention education program
Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention — A clinical guide for pediatricians, available on the AAP website
Out of the Darkness Walks — Community walks hosted by AFSP chapters nationwide
The Good Behavior Game — Long-term upstream prevention research
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988
The Trevor Project — Crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth: 1-866-488-7386
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