Resources for Educators
“Suicide is a major public health concern. Over 40,000 people die by suicide each year in the United States; it is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide is complicated and tragic but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can help save lives.” ~ http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml
Select each category below to find resources for suicide prevention.
Websites
Prevention/Intervention
- JED Foundation for Campus and Professionals
- National Education Association – School Safety Resources for Educators
- CDE – Bullying Prevention and Intervention Resources
- LEADS: For Youth
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention
Postvention
- Coalition to Support Grieving Students
- SPRC: After a Suicide – A Toolkit for Schools
- SPRC: Resources for Suicide Postvention Planning
- HEMHA – Postevention: A Guide for Response to Suicide of College Campuses
- SAMHSA: Tips for Talking with and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event
Apps
To Recommend to Educators
- ASK and Prevent Suicide: lists down warning signs that a person might be thinking about suicide and offers advice on intervention
- HELP Prevent Suicide: provides warning signs and guidelines on how to help – provides helplines and online resources
- Suicide Safe: (SAMHSA) gives suicide prevention strategies (made for healthcare providers but could be useful for educators)
- Jason Foundation: A Friend Asks: teaches users to recognize the signs that someone close to them may be thinking about suicide and how to reach out proactively
To Recommend to Students
- MY3: lets individuals define their network and plan to stay safe when having thoughts of suicide
- Operation Reach Out (IOS only): encourages individuals with suicidal thoughts to reach out to people for help
Media
Books & Articles
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The Culturally Infused Curricular Framework (CICF) for Suicide Prevention Trainings
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School Based Crisis Intervention: Preparing all Personnel to Assist – Melissa Allen Heath PhD
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Child and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior: School-Based Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention – David N. Miller PhD
- Suicide Prevention in the Schools: Guidelines for Middle and High School Settings – David Capuzzi
Hotlines
Hotlines for Students
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Text Line: 741-741
- Crisis Call Center: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863
- National Suicide Hotline: 800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or 800-442-HOPE (4673)