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: Hardback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 24 June 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 showcases how to develop a coordinated plan for postvention in the aftermath of a suicide, offering practical dos and don'ts for supporting students, parents, and school personnel.

To enhance accessibility, the resource includes 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 emphasize the roles and responsibilities of the school-based suicide prevention team. The coverage of screening and suicide risk assessment has been significantly revised to reflect the latest research and best practices. The book also situates prevention and intervention within a schoolwide multi-tiered system of support, recognizing the interconnectedness of various stakeholders in addressing this critical issue.

Throughout the text, the authors have updated the information with the latest data, practical recommendations, and valuable resources to support school practitioners in their efforts to prevent and respond to youth suicidal behavior. Whether you are a teacher, counselor, administrator, or school-based mental health professional, this book is a valuable resource for building resilience and promoting mental well-being among students.

Weight: 884g
ISBN-13: 9781462546596
Edition number: 2 New edition