Freedom from fear, hostility and intimidation It is a basic democratic right for a student to feel secure and not be troubled by offensive or humiliating treatment. Schools can teach this during ...
Posts by Category: Suicide Prevention and Political Will
legislature, governments, Zero Suicide Initiative
Mindful strides
Boosting academics through behavioral health WHO: Dr. Norman Ridder, Supt. WHERE: Springfield, Missouri School District WHAT: Collaborating with Burrell Behavioral Health to secure grant funding ...
Building alliances
Strengthening linkages WHO: Heather Fiorentino, Supt. WHERE: Pasco County School District, Florida WHAT: Forged unique community alliance to advance emotional well-being of staff and student Her ...
Evolving crisis plan
A high school student in Menasha, Wisconsin possessed athletic prowess that allowed him to excel in every sport he touched and people skills that propelled him to class president also had ...
Employer action
Employer call to action What businesses and policy leaders can do to better address economic, emotional burden of depression in the workplace 1. KNOW WHERE YOUR DOLLARS ARE GOING Have a clear ...
School success
Enhancing academics through prevention It’s a troubling thought, one that adults may have a tough time comprehending. The idea that a young person, supposedly in the “prime of their life,” could ...
Legislative pioneer
U.S. Senator Harry Reid on suicide prevention As a survivor of the suicide loss of his father, Sen. Harry Reid calls on a very personal tragedy to influence mental health policy in our nation A ...
Coming tsunami
“The current mental health delivery system is inadequate and unprepared to address the needs associated with the anticipated growth in the number of older persons requiring treatment for ...
Working well
Companies that cost-effectively address behavioral health benefits These three companies enjoy the value of better integrating behavioral health and general medical benefits to clearly ...
Stealing our future
Suicide is a preventable tragedy. It is a thief that seeks victims from all races, socioeconomic classes and age groups, even America’s youth. Newly released data from the 2004 National Survey on ...