EDUT 5270 Suicide Prevention Strategies
Suicide Prevention Strategies for Educators
According to the Pew Charitable Trust, people 10-24 years old make up 14% of all suicides— surpassing 6,500 deaths each year, which makes suicide the third leading cause of death for this age group. As adults who work directly with students, we can make a difference in students’ lives with awareness of teen mental health, and an understanding of warning signs and risk factors of suicide. This course shows the strong connections between bullying and suicide, and suicide and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), and offers language and strategies to prevent suicides. With protective and preventive resources, you will leave this course with goals and knowledge to promote awareness and understanding of suicide with students, families, in your school, and beyond.