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Resource for Schools
A new, free resource, After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools is available to help school scope in the aftermath of a suicide. The guide was created by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), two of the nation’s leading organizations devoted to suicide prevention.
Developed by a team of national experts, the online toolkit draws on scientific research and best practices. It includes common warning signs and causes of suicide and emphasizes that schools should inform students about the connection between suicide and underlying disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. It recommends that administrators remind the community about available mental health resources, including hotline numbers and local counseling services.
To download the toolkit, visit www.afsp.org/schools or http://www.sprc.org/AfteraSuicideforSchools.asp
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