Video: Teen Suicide Prevention
Published by the Mayo Clinic more than ten years ago, this poignant video remains the most impactful resource for suicide prevention that we can share in just a few short minutes.
Immediate Support Night or Day: FREE 988 Awareness Materials
For when there's nowhere else to turn or they just want to talk to someone who doesn't know them: Anyone can call or text 988, or chat via www.988lifeline.org to receive live support, any time.
Resource: Erika’s Lighthouse
Erika's Lighthouse is a nonprofit on a mission to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and provide free depression education and suicide prevention programs to any school, anywhere.
Curated Links for May 2023 – Mental Health
A list of curated resources aligned with the NCESD Behavioral Health team’s monthly email newsletter; May includes links to excellent mental health resources
Resource: Wellness Event Guide by NCESD
Check out NCESD's new Wellness Event Guide and be sure to bookmark it! The guide includes things like checklists, timelines, templates, and more to help you host your own Wellness Event in your school.
An Emerging Best Practice – Universal Mental Health Screening (Part 4)
In Part Four, Shelley will describe some of the logistics necessary to ensure successful implementation of a UMHS event and provide three critical resources to support UMHS implementation.
An Emerging Best Practice – Universal Mental Health Screening (Part 3)
Explore the important preparation for success - developing your school’s WHY, the rationale for Universal Mental Health Screening (UMHS) in your community.
An Emerging Best Practice – Universal Mental Health Screening (Part 2)
Shelley outlines the initial steps critical to implementing your first UMHS - working with your school team and community mental health partners to prepare for your event.
How to Calm or Confirm Your Concerns
A variety of resources like the Ask Suicide-Screening Questions toolkit to evaluate whether a student is at suicide risk. Other resources include Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale.