Suicide Prevention for All Students

Suicide remains the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10–24. Students' mental health is a priority, and school counselors are in a unique position to teach resiliency skills and potentially prevent suicide, supporting all students. Focus on tools, ideas and resources to make this difficult topic manageable and build on what you are already doing. Learn to decrease suicidal ideation among students by proactively teaching coping skills and other tier-leveled supports in your school counseling program. Identify suicide prevention interventions and plan events for Suicide Prevention Month in the fall. Discover ways to find your students’ voices and save lives by connecting every student with a trusted adult and the support they need to persevere and thrive.

Learning Objectives:

After viewing this webinar, you will be able to:

Summarize recent data, statistics and research related to suicide rates among youth
Identify Tier 1 and 2 supports for suicide prevention as part of a your school counseling program
Develop a comprehensive plan for suicide prevention and ideas to connect every student in your building with a trusted adult
Design an outline of events for Suicide Prevention Month in September
Speaker:

Angela Avery, School Counselor, Sanford Middle School, Wells, Maine

Sept. 23, 2024, 4-5 p.m. EST

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