Suicide and Self-Injury in Schools: Interventions for School Mental Health Specialists Test Bank

Comprehensive Approach to Suicide Prevention

As school mental health specialists, you understand the growing concern of suicide and self-injury among students. Emerging data challenges traditional perceptions, revealing that students of all ages and grade levels are at risk, with certain groups disproportionately affected.

Causes of Increased Risk

The pandemic, racism, social unrest, sleep disturbances, higher rates of mental illness, loneliness, bullying, and increased screen time are just a few of the many causes contributing to this increased risk.

Developing a Shared Responsibility

School mental health specialists must meet this new reality by developing and leading a comprehensive approach where all staff, teachers, students, and parents have a role to play in saving lives.

Practical Strategies for Suicide Prevention

Suicide and Self Injury in Schools: Interventions for School Mental Health Specialists provides over 120 research-backed strategies, tested in practice, to help schools develop and implement a systemic and realistic school-wide approach.