Use urgent help for immediate danger
Do not wait for ordinary guidance if a young person may harm themselves or others, is being abused or cannot stay safe.
What caregivers can do first
- Describe concrete changes instead of applying a label
- Offer low-pressure contact and a simple shared activity
- Ask directly about safety when you are concerned
Risk signals
- Marked decline in eating, hygiene or basic self-care
- Talk of death, farewell behaviour or signs of self-harm
- You cannot confirm the teen's current safety