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https://emergingminds-cdn.b-cdn.net/content/uploads/2025/05/27135843/1_Responding-to-childhood-suicidal-ideation.jpg1240704Children, even at a very young age, can experience significant distress and despair that may lead them to think about suicide. Practitioners have invaluable opportunities to create safe spaces where children feel comfortable sharing their experiences.