Tiers 1, 2 & 3 Intervention: Suicide Prevention

Authors

Shir Palmon, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Amber Olson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Elisabeth J. Kane, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Reece L. Peterson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

Document Type

Learning Object

Date of this Version

2-2016

Citation

Strategy brief

Building and Sustaining Student Engagement series (Febuary 2016)

Barkley Center, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Abstract

Conclusion

School-age students (10-19) are most at-risk for suicidal behaviors, and are most accessible for suicide prevention interventions while they are in school. Therefore, suicide prevention interventions are recommended for implementation in school. Universal suicide prevention interventions will be helpful for a majority of the student population, although some students may need more intensive interventions. Providing training to adults in school settings about how to prevent suicide will likely assist educators in recognizing and preventing youth suicide.