Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner's Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention

The second edition of "Suicide in Schools" is a comprehensive guide for school-based professionals on developing and implementing effective suicide prevention, assessment, intervention, and postvention strategies. It includes updated information on cyberbullying, social media, ethnoracial minoritized youth, and LGBTQ+ students, as well as innovative approaches such as upstream prevention strategies and usable handouts.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The second edition of Suicide in Schools has been extensively revised and updated to provide practical, easy-to-use guidance for school-based professionals on developing and implementing effective suicide prevention, assessment, intervention, and postvention strategies. This comprehensive guide is designed to assist readers in working proactively with school personnel and community professionals to identify, assess, and monitor suicide risk, create collaborative safety plans, and plan for reentry after a suicidal crisis.

The authors of this new edition have expanded the content with detailed case examples and innovative approaches such as upstream prevention strategies, usable handouts, and internet resources. These resources are specifically tailored to effectively work with youth facing a suicidal crisis, as well as students, families, and school staff who have suffered a suicide loss.

In addition to these updates, the second edition includes expanded coverage of cyberbullying and social media, the heightened risk of suicide among ethnoracial minoritized youth and LGBTQ+ students, and the role of suicide in school violence. This book is a vital resource for school-based administrators, crisis team members, mental health professionals, and outside providers who collaborate with school districts to address the issue of suicide prevention and support those in need.

By providing a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to suicide prevention and intervention, Suicide in Schools aims to empower school-based professionals to create safe and supportive environments for students and staff. This book is a must-read for anyone who is committed to preventing suicide and promoting mental health in schools.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 151 x 227 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367141707
Edition number: 2 ed