CATCH Original Videos, Clips, and Podcast Episodes
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3 Step ICE Breaker for talking to your TEEN about their FEELINGS
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A Parent’s FIRST STEP in setting up a TREATMENT PLAN for teenage depression
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All Screens Are Not Equal
A CATCH Clip
Understand why shared, creative, and social screen use can affect children differently than isolated or passive use.
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BE BRAVE with your teen because talking about suicide saves lives
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Breaking “The Stigma”
Parenting the Mental Health Generation Podcast
Teen filmmakers discuss their documentary The Stigma and the challenges young people face when sharing mental health struggles with friends.
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Clinical Depression vs. Feeling Down and Helping Parents Understand the Difference
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Depression, Self-Harm, Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Prevention
CATCH Clip
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Helping Our Kids Talk With Their Friends
CATCH Clip
Learn how to help children respond when a friend shares difficult feelings and when they should involve a trusted adult.
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How do I talk with my teen about suicide?
CATCH Clip
Get practical guidance for starting a direct, supportive conversation with a teen about suicide and emotional safety.
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Real Talk for Teens: Anxiety, Depression & Suicide | A Conversation for Teens with Teens
In-Person Program
A candid conversation with teens about anxiety, depression, suicide, asking for help, and supporting friends who may be struggling.
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Talking with Your Teen about Depression & Suicide: An Honest Conversation for Parents
In-Person Program
Learn how to talk with teens about suicide, respond to warning signs, access treatment, and support young people after a suicide loss.
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The MUST KNOW Signs of SELF HARM in teenagers and are they thinking about suicide?
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Understanding Depression, Self Harm, and Suicidal Ideation
Learn from Experts
Depression and suicide rates are on the rise. Learn thoughtful ways to engage with your teen about depression, self-harm, and suicide to help them or their friend.
Explore CATCH’s 2-Minute Video Series
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What are the signs that my teen is self-harming?
CATCH Clip
Recognize possible signs of self-harm in teens and learn why calm, direct, supportive follow-up matters.
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What is active suicidal ideation?
CATCH Clip
Understand active suicidal ideation and why specific thoughts, plans, or intent require immediate attention and professional support.
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What is passive suicidal ideation?
CATCH Clip
Understand passive suicidal ideation, how it differs from active intent, and why any expression of hopelessness deserves attention.
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When do I seek help for suicidal ideation in my teen?
CATCH Clip
Learn when suicidal thoughts or warning signs require professional help and how parents can respond promptly and supportively.
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Why do teens self harm?
CATCH Clip
Learn why teens may turn to self-harm and what the behavior can communicate about emotional pain and unmet needs.
CATCH Blog Posts, Resources, Guides and Event Summaries
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#BarelyDepressed
In Real Life
A parent describes depression that can be easy to hide and reflects on empathy, perseverance, and the quiet work of continuing to cope.
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A Mother Shares Her Daily Fears of Parenting a Child With Depression
In Real Life
A mother shares the fear, heartbreak, and hope of raising a child with depression and the importance of continually showing up with love.
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From Survival to Purpose
In Real Life
A young writer describes transforming depression and pain into purpose through therapy, journaling, and helping others feel less alone.
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GBN Grad Shares What It’s Like to Experience a Depressive Episode
In Real Life
A recent graduate reveals what a depressive episode can look like behind the scenes and identifies the support that matters when everyday life feels impossible.
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Giving Voice to What Teens Carry
In Real Life
Ben Sabin reflects on social anxiety, depression, and using honest teen-led conversations to reduce stigma and help young people feel less alone.
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Mental Health Professionals Offer Detailed Advice for Parents to Discuss Tiktok Suicide Videos
Expert Guidance
Mental health professionals explain how parents can talk directly and calmly with young people about suicide-related content and recognize when immediate help is needed.
CATCH Reviewed and Approved Resources
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A Kids Book About Depression
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An Unquiet Mind
A Memoir of Moods and Madness
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Can I Catch It Like A Cold
Coping with a Parents Depression
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Challenger Deep
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Dear Friend, from My Life I Write to You in Your Life
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Lost Connections
Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope
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Made You Up
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Meh
A Story About Depression
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More Happy Than Not
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Reasons to Stay
Reasons to Stay is a global suicide prevention project sharing anonymous letters of hope and connection from people who have been there. The site also connects visitors with suicide prevention and mental health crisis support services in more than 150 countries.
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Some Kind of Happiness
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The No Bullshit Guide To Depression
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The Noonday Demon
An Atlas of Depression
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The Princess and the Fog
A Story for Children with Depression
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The Rest of Us Just Live Here
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We Are All So Good at Smiling
