Mental Health Training/PD Program Topic:
SPOTTING STUDENTS AT RISK: How School Nurses Can Prevent Suicide and Self-Harm Behaviors
Description:
How can educators spot students at risk for suicide? What is the right thing to say or do? What can be done to prevent students from getting to crisis in the first place? And how can educators find support? Whether it’s having a conversation with a stressed-out student or talking to someone who might be suicidal, this presentation will empower educators with the words and tools needed to be the bridge to support. With its engaging personal stories, real-life examples, and interactive activities, this presentation is not your usual PD or snoozer training but a rich learning opportunity for educators.
Learning outcomes:
- How to spot students/co-workers at risk and what to say/do
- The cryptic and often veiled ways students cry for help
- How to have difficult and age-appropriate conversations with students (talk bubble conversation examples)
- Spotting signs of drug use that are usually hard to see
- Restricting access to means including OTC meds
- The single most important skill for working with young people
- Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment tools for clinicians
- Which students might be at higher risk
- Who should you collaborate with
- How to manage retaliation or overreaction from parents
- Self-care for you
- Resources and protocols