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In this screencast, Shaun Interviews Sharleen Melendez, School Psychologist at ISKL, on the Suicide Prevention Program we use with our students in Grade 8 and 10. She outlines the delivery f the curriculum (in conjunction with the PE Faculty, the screening of students and follow up of any students of concern in collaboration with the MS and HS School Counselors.
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SOS Signs of Suicide (SOS) is a universal, school-based prevention program designed for middle school (ages 11-13) and high school (ages 13-17) students. The goals of this program are:
- Decrease suicide and suicide attempts by increasing student knowledge and adaptive attitudes about depression
- Encourage personal help-seeking and/or help-seeking on behalf of a friend
- Reduce the stigma of mental illness and acknowledge the importance of seeking help or treatment
- Engage parents and school staff as partners in prevention through “gatekeeper” education
- Encourage schools to develop community-based partnerships to support student mental health
Key resources:
- ISKL Suicide Risk Assessment Framework – MAKE A COPY
- ISKL Safe Plan Template — feel free to download.
- After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools — a vital resource for all schools.
- DIY safety plan (Fits into a wallet)
Read
- Developing a Comprehensive School Suicide Prevention Program
- A High School Counselor’s Leadership in Providing School-Wide Screenings for Depression and Enhancing Suicide Awareness
Go Deep (Optional or do later):
Check out this webinar on Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention:
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- Developing a Comprehensive School Suicide Prevention Program
- A High School Counselor’s Leadership in Providing School-Wide Screenings for Depression and Enhancing Suicide Awareness
Go Deep (Optional or do later):
Check out this webinar on Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention:
Model School District Suicide Prevention Policy Webinar from AFSP on Vimeo.
Be sure to download the PDF which includes
- Model Policy Language………………………………………………………………………………..2
- Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………….3
- Scope……………………………………………………………………………………………..3
- Definitions………………………………………………………………………………………3
- Prevention………………………………………………………………………………………5
- Intervention…………………………………………………………………………………….6
- Parental Notification and Involvement …………………………………………….7
- Re-Entry Procedure…………………………………………………………………………9
- In-School Suicide Attempts …………………………………………………………….10
- Out-of-School Suicide Attempts ……………………………………………………..10
- After a Suicide Death………………………………………………………………………11
- Sample Language for Student Handbook ……………………………………….14
- Commentary………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
- Parental Involvement ………………………………………………………………………16
- Importance of School-Based Mental Health Supports …………………….17
- Risk Factors and Protective Factors …………………………………………………17
- Best Practice: Suicide Prevention Task Force …………………………………..20
- Referrals and LGBTQ Youth …………………………………………………………….20
- Bullying and Suicide ……………………………………………………………………….21
- Points to Consider When Developing Re-Entry Policies …………………..21
- Relevant State Laws ………………………………………………………………………..22
- District Liability……………………………………………………………………………….23
- Messaging and Suicide Contagion………………………………………………….23
Go Beyond (optional)
Consider training yourself and other in the Columbia Suicide Screener
Here is the C-SSRS Screener Training in English:
Also available in over 20 languages.
Note: Training is free as is the the use of the screener from the The Columbia Lighthouse Project
Watch this webinar by Dr. Scott Poland, a leading authority of Suicide Prevention: