Schools can develop a thoughtful plan to discuss the topic with students by addressing both risk factors and protective factors of suicide.

By Kailen Stover

March 6, 2023

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Mental health is an important issue for all middle and high schools. Nationally, suicide is the second-leading cause of death for 10- to 14-year-olds and the third-leading cause of death for 15- to 24-year-olds. In some states, suicide is the leading cause of death for youth and young adults. How can schools think about suicide as a public health and safety issue?

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides a set of guidelines schools can follow to take action. Through a comprehensive approach that aligns efforts to address different facets of the problem, schools can decrease suicide rates and support survivors.

https://www.edutopia.org/article/suicide-awareness-and-prevention