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ERIC Number: EJ1196107
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-5943
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The World Needs Me: A Suicide Prevention Teaching Technique
Holden, Caitlin; McNeill, Elisa Beth; Shipley, Meagan; McDonald, Skye
Health Educator, v50 n1 p38- Spr 2018
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for school age youth, with 1 in 12 high school students reporting seriously contemplating suicide over the past year (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2014). The majority of students and teachers have not received adequate mental health training (Jacobs, 2006); thus, there is a need to incorporate mental health activities, particularly focusing on suicide prevention, into the school setting in order to raise awareness and decrease stigma surrounding mental health. The purpose of this activity is to establish the impact of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to suicide prevention by recognizing the diverse qualities and characteristics participants have to offer. The integration of this activity plays a role in starting vital conversations, establishing feelings of acceptance, and fostering a sense of community among individuals. Ultimately, this sense of community produces a safe learning environment where all participants can learn, thrive, and feel supported.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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