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Preventing Suicide: What You Should Know. We are updating our print resources! In the meantime, download the free educational packet that contains printable one-pagers to share with your audiences!
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools, developed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, is a valuable guide to help school personnel prepare for the tumultuous and stressful aftermath of a student suicide and to help prevent future tragedies.
Suicide Prevention. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for teens, after accidents and homicide. About 1 in 15 high school students attempt suicide each year, and roughly 1 in 50 make an attempt serious enough to require medical attention.
Reassure your student by saying things such as, “I care about you and I am here for you.”. If your youth is safe and needs support, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You will be connected to a trained person who can help you find resources in your area.
Resources regarding suicide postvention are critical for school staff to know what to do following a suicide death to help students and staff cope with the loss and prevent additional tragedies that may occur.
Texas Suicide Safer Schools toolkit, developed in partnership between the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Suicide Prevention Council, provides schools in Texas with best practice information and practical steps they can take to increase suicide awareness among students and staff, reduce
Stanley-Brown Safety Plan. A brief intervention to help those experiencing self-harm and suicidal thoughts with a concrete way to mitigate risk and increase safety. About Suicide.
