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Parents who have suicidal thoughts are hard to live with. It takes courage and will power to overcome the emotional trauma and anger you sometimes feel. Simple things can help reverse or make the situation easier to deal with, for example:

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    Explain yourself. Explain to your parents or parent that you're worried about them. Suicidal thoughts aren't normal and they need help. See a teacher or counselor at school to help you cope with the emotion that you may be feeling.
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    Engage in extra curricular activities. Having an interesting hobby will help you to remain positive.
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    Look forward to each day with a plan ahead. Make a weekly plan to engage in fun time. A moment of joy can change the situation in the house.
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    Do things together. Go out with your parents and do fun things that will help bring back the happiness and joy.
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    Seek the help of your parent's friends. They will be able to bring back the vigor and life.
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    Express your love towards the parents. Telling them how much you love and need them will give them the hope to live on.
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    Greet parents with a warm smile and always remind them how much you loved them and how you can't live without them.
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    Never shout at a depressed parent. Instead, always remind them how much you loved them and how you can't live without them.
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    Hug your parents. Human touch can transfer positive energy.
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    Make sure you're fine. It can be tough having parents that aren't happy, but it's also important to make sure you're coping. Make sure you have someone there for you at all times so that they are there if you need them.
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    Stay strong. You're a wonderful person so stay strong and positive.
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    Suicide is a serious condition of mind; if nothing else works try therapy. It may be expensive, but you could try for volunteers that do it for free.
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    Don't judge or let others judge the situation. Remember only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches - try walking in them a mile and see how it feels.
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    Suggest they do a questionnaire for depression e.g PHQ9, available on the Internet. If they score high, they could benefit from seeking immediate help from a mental health professional such as a counselor or therapist. If they are not available, they can contact their doctor, however, medical doctors are not mental health professionals and may just prescribe medications. In the case of anti-depressants, it can take up to 30 days to take effect, if they have an effect at all.
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    Suggest they look at websites for depression and particularly cognitive behaviour therapy websites such as Beating the Blues, Living Life to the Full and MoodYM.
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    Discuss the meaning of life with them. Our sense of goodness is the foundation of faith. Maintaining that sense of goodness for its own sake among everyone is the foundation of community. Maintaining the sense of goodness provides meaning in life and the drive to live positively. It may or may not provide contentment and happiness, but it may help prevent depression.
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