Child and Adolescent Suicidal Behavior: School-Based Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

This book provides an evidence-based framework for preventing and responding to youth suicidal behavior, with updated coverage of screening and risk assessment, and a schoolwide multi-tiered system of support. It includes user-friendly tools and access to reproducible materials.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 29 July 2021
Publisher: Guilford Publications

This extensive and updated resource offers school practitioners a robust framework for preventing and effectively addressing youth suicidal behavior. Authored by David N. Miller, the book provides comprehensive guidance on understanding, screening, and assessing suicide risk among students in grades K-12. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration within a multi-tiered system of support to intervene appropriately. Additionally, the book offers practical strategies for developing a coordinated plan for postvention in the aftermath of a suicide, offering specific dos and don'ts for supporting students, parents, and school personnel.

To enhance accessibility, the book features user-friendly tools such as reproducible handouts, and its large-size format facilitates photocopying. Moreover, purchasers gain access to a dedicated webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials.

In the new edition of this book, a dedicated chapter has been included to highlight the roles and responsibilities of the school-based suicide prevention team. The coverage of screening and suicide risk assessment has been significantly revised to ensure that it remains up-to-date with the latest research and best practices. The book also situates prevention and intervention within a schoolwide multi-tiered system of support, recognizing the importance of a comprehensive and integrated approach.

Throughout the text, the authors have updated the information with the latest data, practical recommendations, and valuable resources to assist school practitioners in effectively addressing youth suicidal behavior. Whether you are a teacher, counselor, administrator, or school-based mental health professional, this book is a valuable resource for promoting student well-being and preventing suicide.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 204 x 267 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781462546589
Edition number: 2 New edition