Recognizing Teen Depression & Preventing Suicide

Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2012

One in five high school students seriously consider suicide— the second cause of death for Ohio teens. Eight percent of teens actually attempt suicide during their high school years.

1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Suicide Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA) teaches teens to be the “first line of defense” in preventing suicide with its proven program, Recognizing Teen Depression and Preventing Suicide, which is now delivered in 112 high schools to 15,000 teens per year. Many teens like TW come forward to our professional instructors to report symptoms of depressive illness or thoughts of suicide. As a result of our program delivery in TW’s school, he is receiving the help that he so desperately needs.

Teens tell a friend when they have a plan for suicide…they seldom tell a teacher, guidance counselor or school nurse. Too often, teens keep a code of silence about a friend’s depressive illness or suicide plan. Through this special program, SPEA will teach young people to: Understand that the main cause of suicide is untreated mental illness, most often depression; Understand that depression is a treatable brain illness; Realize there is no reason for shame or stigma; Recognize the symptoms of depression in themselves and others; Utilize resources to get help from a mental health professional; Never maintain a secret about a person’s symptoms of depression or thoughts of suicide; Employ their knowledge to help save lives, now and throughout their lifetime.

This session will be interactive, allowing viewers and attendees to participate via question and email. Do not miss this opportunity to empower your students to help save lives.

Guests

A guest panel will consist of members of the Suicide Prevention Education Alliance (SPEA) Staff and Volunteers.

Additional Information

This is a FREE program, to all schools, sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Education Alliance. Schools interested in participating in this important educational opportunity, via a distance learning connection, should contact John Ramicone at 216.916.6360 or by February 23rd.

Schools are also welcome to bring students to the Idea Center. Please contact John Ramicone, by February 13th, if you are interested in your students participating as the in-studio audience.

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