C2 - Systemwide School-based Suicide Prevention: Zero Suicide in Schools

This session will engage participants in establishing a systemwide approach to suicide prevention in schools and the role of community mental health agencies in supporting these efforts. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth ages 10-24. Suicide rates and behaviors have been rising in populations with historically lower rates of suicide events such as African American boys with rising rates of death by suicide, and increasing suicide attempts, particularly by female, non-Hispanic White, non-Hispanic Black youth. Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention for Schools, and establishes stronger policies, protocols, preparedness, and trainings for youth suicide prevention.