Prevention Programs for Youth

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 11 to 18-year-olds in the United States (CDC, 2007).

A study in the Journal of School Health found that 81% of school counselors reported working with a student who has self-injured. Fortunately, the emotional crises that so often precede suicide and self-injury are both recognizable and treatable, and good prevention programs can teach youth how to recognize the symptoms of depression, in themselves or a friend, before it’s too late.

Signs of Suicide

High School, Middle School & Booster programs are depression awareness and suicide prevention programs that can be implemented in one or more classroom periods by existing school staff.

Self-Injury Prevention

The Self-Injury Prevention Program is the first program of its kind to teach youth how to recognize the signs of distress, in themselves or a friend, & respond effectively using the ACT^® approach.