This is a group for parents, primary caregivers, guardians, foster parents, and adopted parents, just about anyone who works with adolescences.
Although parents may be aware that adolescences die by suicide, they often do not think it could happen to their child or in their community. Parents, primary caregivers and the entire school community need information about:
• The Prevalence of suicide and suicide attempts among youth
• The warning signs of suicide
• How to respond when they recognize their child or another youth is at risk
• Where to turn for help in the community when a crisis occurs
a. Information about social--‐emotional and physical wellness, and suicide prevention.
● “Promoting Behavioral Health and Wellness”
● “Eliminating Barriers to Learning”
● “Supporting Your Child with Transition from 10th grade”
● “Learning How to Keep Your Teenager Safe”
Providing education and opportunities to enable families to be actively involved in their children’s academic and school life. Most schools area already actively engaged in the process.
