“If I die, I can’t be a surgeon” Mady Schmidt Age: 17 School: Kelly Walsh High School in Casper, Wyoming Loss to suicide: My brother’s name was Evan. He was 8 years older than ...
Tag Archives: teens
Indicators in teens
Indicators of potential for suicide in adolescents A RECENT SIGNIFICANT LOSS Breakup of an important relationship; loss of a parent due to divorce, death or rejection; academic or sports ...
Academics and bullying
“I’m no good.” “I don’t belong in my school.” These disturbing emotions were more likely expressed by students involved in bullying behavior than bystanders according to new research published in ...
Community alliances
To boost student academics through enhancing emotional health and overall well-being, schools have a host of community resources they can tap into. When Florida Supt. Heather Fiorentino felt ...
Ask about suicide
Asking teens about suicide. It’ s something many adults fear. Yet new research has shown that having the courage to ask high- school students about suicide can be beneficial. Here Columbia ...
Screening for risk
She is a nurse. He is a physician, board certified in family practice. Together they have five children. Yet, like many adults, they were unable to see the signs of mental illness and potential ...
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 ...
