In this episode, Dr. Meeker and Emma Benoit discuss the hard topic of suicide in teens and what every parentshould know. At the age of 16, Emma attempted suicide. Paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use herpainful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day bysuicide in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma's inspiring journeyand quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, toLouisiana. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive theirattempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts aboutthe devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myascensionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benoitemmaTwitter: https://twitter.com/myascensionfilmWebsite: https://www.myascension.us/ FROM THE PRODUCERThanks for listening to Episode #190, Finding Hope After One Teens Suicide Attempt: What Every Parent Needs toHear and for helping Dr. Meg’s parenting revolution reach more than SEVEN MILLION downloads! Please subscribe,rate and leave a review for us on iTunes!Get Social with Dr. Meg on Facebook & Instagram @MegMeekerMDCheck out Dr. Meg’s parenting resources and tools! www.meekerparenting.com