Suicide Awareness/Screening Programs
Youth Mental Health First Aid Designed for adults who regularly interact with young people Focus is on how to help an adolescent (age ) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Eight (8) hour program
Youth Mental Health First Aid Introduces common mental health challenges for youth Reviews typical adolescent development Teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Program teaches ordinary citizens how to recognize a mental health emergency and get that person to help they need Program can be taught in one (1) hour Question…a person about suicide Persuade…the person to get help and, Refer…the person to the appropriate resource
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Focuses on prevention through education by teaching students to identify symptoms of depression, suicidality, and self-injury in themselves and their peers Students are taught certain steps to take if they encounter a situation that requires help from a trusted adult Length of program depends on the components selected
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Contains a validated screening tool to assess students for the signs of depression The screening tool is not diagnostic but indicates the presence of symptoms consistent with depression Schools are not required to use the screening tool 40% reduction in suicide attempts in the randomized controlled study in schools using both the screening and education components