K-12 STUDENT WELLBEING
A Guide to Suicide Prevention
Understanding and Preventing Suicide
Schools provide mental health support to one of the most vulnerable groups: children and young adolescents. With rising rates of teen suicide risk in the U.S., knowing how and when to provide that support has never been more critical.
This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of suicide, beginning with the factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for suicide prevention, with a special focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within school settings, and looks at the role of technology in both risk and prevention.
What You'll Learn
Understand the Complexity and Impact of Suicide
Learn about the stigma around mental health, understand the complexity of suicide, and discover the reality behind several mental health myths.
Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Suicide
Learn how to recognize the risk factors and warning signs of suicide, as well as protective factors that can build resilience even in high-risk individuals.
How to Transform Suicide Prevention Efforts in Your Schools
Learn how to address the four key areas of suicide prevention and how technology can bolster your school’s suicide prevention efforts.
Inside the Guide: Key Components of K-12 Suicide Prevention
Practical strategies for suicide prevention in K-12 schools
Mental health and suicide prevention resources
A breakdown of how technology supports suicide prevention
