Name
D12 - Breaking the Silence: Teen Suicide Prevention Starts With Us
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Location Name
306B
Description

Experience a powerful firsthand account of teen suicide prevention, shared through the eyes of a high school student who became an unexpected lifeline for a friend in crisis. This session illuminates the warning signs, the difficult realities today’s teens face, and the life-saving power of speaking up to prevent death by suicide. By connecting real-life experience with the research, we all can better understand what teens need when they’re struggling. You'll leave reminded that no one is ever alone, and that small acts of kindness and courage can make the difference.

Speakers
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Huang, Junior, Ithaca High School,
Tags
Medical, Suicide
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Medicine
Objective 1
Raise awareness about teen suicide and the key steps individuals can take to help
Objective 2
Identify common warning signs of suicide risk in teens and how they may appear in real-life situations.
Objective 3
Gain deeper insight into the mental health challenges teens face today, shared through firsthand insights
Content Reference 1

Bukstein, O. G. (2022). Screening for adolescent depression and suicide risk. JAMA, 328(15), 1504-1505.

Content Reference 2

Hua, L. L., Lee, J., Rahmandar, M. H., Sigel, E. J., Committee on Adolescence, & Council on Injury, Violence, and Poison Prevention. (2024). Suicide and suicide risk in adolescents. Pediatrics, 153(1), e2023064800.

Content Reference 3

Davis, M., Rio, V., Farley, A. M., Bush, M. L., Beidas, R. S., & Young, J. F. (2021). Identifying adolescent suicide risk via depression screening in pediatric primary care: an electronic health record review. Psychiatric services, 72(2), 163-168.