Establishing family support and communication in times of crisis

Through family-based crisis intervention, trained facilitators help families provide support for teens in crisis. Elizabeth Wharf, research social worker and former director of emergency psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital, explains the importance of opening family communication and understanding each other’s perspectives. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 or go to 988lifeline.org.