PA218: Tools for Enhancing Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention in Schools

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
3:00 PM–3:50 PM CST

  • PMD: 6
  • Cost: Included in Registration
  • Skill Level: Intermediate

Learner Objectives

This session will help participants…

  1. list the most recent incidence of youth suicide in the United States;
  2. explain two components of effective suicide prevention training for school personnel;
  3. describe at least two best practices for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in schools; and
  4. discuss at least two lessons from legal cases where schools were sued following a student suicide.

Description

How can psychologists help schools enhance suicide prevention? Learn to guide development and implementation of a comprehensive suicide prevention plan using evidence-based information and 32 tools crafted specifically for schools.

Presenter(s)

Juliette A. Hubbard, Nova Southeastern University
Scott Poland, EdD, Nova Southeastern University
Katlyn S. Bagarella, Nova Southeastern University

Contributor(s)

Catherine Ivey

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