It is critical that schools recognize the importance of their students’ emotional well-being and make suicide prevention a priority. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among college students alone. It will take a collective effort to reduce these numbers and enhance the health and well-being of our young people. Below, you’ll find resources that can help you learn how to promote the mental health and emotional well-being of your students and take action to save lives.
THE JED FOUNDATION
As the nation’s leading organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students, The Jed Foundation is protecting the mental health of students across the country. They provide a comprehensive list of programs and tools for schools and campus professionals.
QPR TRAINING
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer: 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This 1 hour suicide gatekeeper training can be made available to anyone, including students, staff, and teachers and faculty members.
SCHOOL SUICIDE PREVENTION ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Who is the Suicide Prevention Specialist in your school? Don’t have one? This program of the American Association of Suicidology is for school psychologists, social workers, counselors, nurses, and all others dedicated to or responsible for reducing the incidence of suicide and suicidal behaviors among today’s school-age youth.
www.suicidology.org/web/guest/certification-programs/school-professionals
SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER
This online learning lab consists of different modules that can assist colleges and universities with setting goals, planning, and implementing effective suicide prevention programs and trainings. Each module consists of step-by-step guidance, activities, worksheets, and examples to help campuses move forward, overcome challenges, and prevent suicide at their institutions. Learn more, here.
