Suicide is a topic that doesn’t get discussed enough. Schales Nagle is a counselor with the Pana Community Medical Clinic and she says that the risk factors for suicide include a family history of suicide, prolonged stress and recent tragedy.

There are also numerous things that you should keep an eye out for with your loved ones, according to Nagle. 

Open communication and honesty is important when it comes to preventing suicide.

If your child doesn’t want to talk to a parent about their difficulties Nagle says to reach out to someone that can be trusted to

help. 

Schales Nagle was a guest on the NEWSTALK WTIM Morning Show.