Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among students in our schools today – and the numbers are increasing, unfortunately. This course will help teachers, administrators and other school personnel feel better equipped to identify and intervene with a student who may need help. It provides useful information so educators will be prepared to handle the difficult, but critical, conversation with a troubled student.

Learning Objectives:

• Understanding the scope of youth suicide and why awareness matters
• Recognizing individual, family, and community risk factors
• Identifying warning signs of distress and signs of imminent risk
• Ways to engage students in calm, supportive conversations
• How to ask directly about suicide using clear, appropriate language
• Importance of responding appropriately when risk escalates