Suicide prevention strategies- Schools

2004

(For resources, this is the publication date. For programs, this is the date posted.)

Information

Guidelines/Recommendations
Taras H, Duncan P, Luckenbill D, et al
American Academy of Pediatrics' Council on School Health

From “Health, mental health and safety guidelines for schools”. This guideline states that schools are to “actively prevent suicidal behavior by training staff and having programs that identify high-risk students and then link them to therapeutic and preventive community services”.