Format
Individual Presentation
First Presenter's Institution
Riverside Community Care
Second Presenter's Institution
NA
Third Presenter's Institution
NA
Fourth Presenter's Institution
NA
Fifth Presenter's Institution
NA
Location
Session 4 (Verelst)
Strand #1
Academic Achievement & School Leadership
Relevance
Presenter will provide.
Brief Program Description
Addressing suicidal behavior and the risk of violence in youth is more relevant than ever for school communities. We will examine the correlation between the risk for suicide and depression and the risk of violence. Then, we will introduce how universal suicide prevention education can be an approach to address these concerns by reviewing published research on the complex interplay of suicide risk factors.
Summary
Addressing suicidal behavior and the risk of violence in youth is more relevant than ever for school communities. We will examine the correlation between the risk for suicide and depression and the risk of violence. Then, we will introduce how universal suicide prevention education can be an approach to address these concerns by reviewing published research on the complex interplay of suicide risk factors.
Evidence
Presenter will provide.
Biographical Sketch
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program Consultant Meghan focuses on program development and outreach strategy for Signs of Suicide (SOS) to educate and screen students around the country. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and trainings across the country. Outside of work, Meghan enjoys laughing and playing with her young daughters.
Presentation Year
2019
Start Date
3-5-2019 8:30 AM
End Date
3-5-2019 9:45 AM
Recommended Citation
Diamon, Meghan W., "Some Secrets Should be Shared: Implementing an Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Program" (2019). National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference. 146.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/nyar_savannah/2019/2019/146
Some Secrets Should be Shared: Implementing an Evidence-Based Suicide Prevention Program
Session 4 (Verelst)
Addressing suicidal behavior and the risk of violence in youth is more relevant than ever for school communities. We will examine the correlation between the risk for suicide and depression and the risk of violence. Then, we will introduce how universal suicide prevention education can be an approach to address these concerns by reviewing published research on the complex interplay of suicide risk factors.
