Expert Insights on Youth Suicide Awareness & Prevention in K-12 Schools
Current Youth Suicide Trends and the Critical Role Schools Play in Awareness and Prevention Efforts
The issue of youth suicide is not only crucial, but dire. And unfortunately, time is of the essence, because children’s lives literally depend upon it.
The suicide rate for Americans ages 10 to 24 has gone up a staggering 60% since 2007, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and, as astounding as it may seem, suicide remains the second leading cause of death for children ages 10 and up, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
With students going back to school after a global pandemic and constantly evolving triggers and outside influences growing, schools must be proactive when it comes to developing effective suicide awareness programs and prevention techniques.
It’s clear that suicide prevention solutions are needed now more than ever, and what you know can save a life.
Download this eBook now and get expert insights from Dr. Scott Poland, a national suicide awareness and prevention expert regularly recognized for his work in school safety, youth suicide, self-injury, bullying, school crisis prevention and intervention.
The expert insights in this eBook will help you better understand:
What is fueling youth suicide trends
How to recognize the warning signs of youth suicide, including prevention steps educators & other school staff can take with students exhibiting suicidal behavior
Why effective youth suicide awareness & prevention programs are so important in schools today
