Suicide prevention in youth includes modeling healthy mental health habits. Healthy mental health habits prioritize a significant commitment to self-care. Youth are more likely to utilize the self-care and mental health strategies they observe. When healthy approaches are not made explicit, youth are more likely to choose habits that mitigate or numb their trauma. Let’s discuss what a trauma-informed approach to self-care looks like–what you’re doing and how it impacts the youth you love and serve. Heal.