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Testosterone, Tears, and the Truth About Teenage Heartbreak and Suicidality

Testosterone, Tears, and the Truth About Teenage Heartbreak and Suicidality

Update: 2025-09-15
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If you're a parent of pre-teen or teenage boy, today's episode is for you. Today's episode is:

  • Exploring why heartbreak can lead preteen and teenage boys to suicidal thoughts
  • Understanding the difference between what boys think they want versus what they actually need during emotional pain
  • Signs parents and caregivers can watch for when boys are struggling silently
  • Real stories of hope and healing beyond heartbreak
  • Expert insights on emotional regulation, connection, and suicide prevention


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If you want to reduce your psychological pain, regain your purpose and forge your own path, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey.

If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are people who want to help:

In the US: 

Crisis Text Line: Text CRISIS to 741741 for free, confidential crisis counseling. 

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 988

The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386

Outside the US:

International Association for Suicide Prevention lists a number of suicide hotlines by country. Click here to find them.

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Testosterone, Tears, and the Truth About Teenage Heartbreak and Suicidality

Testosterone, Tears, and the Truth About Teenage Heartbreak and Suicidality