No published studies have explored school social workers (SSWs) experiences with, or
beliefs and attitudes about, working with suicidal youths at the elementary, middle, and high …

Adolescent suicide rates are rising, particularly for adolescent girls, and increasing numbers
of adolescents experience the suicide of a classmate, peer, or friend. School social workers …

Students at risk of suicide can be identified effectively through school-based prevention
programs such as Signs of Suicide (SOS), which incorporate both psychoeducation and …

This phenomenological study is an examination of nine elementary school counselors'
experiences working with young children who are suicidal. Elementary school counselors …

Youth suicidal behavior continues to be a significant national problem in need of urgent
attention by school personnel. The purpose of this introductory article to the special series is …

The ongoing contact of adolescents with high school staff may provide an opportunity for the
early identification and effective management of suicidal behavior. In this study, the …

Past research has shown that suicide rates for males and females are higher in rural than in
urban areas. Because of the high incidence of suicide attempts and completion of youth in …

Suicidal behavior is a significant problem among adolescents in the United States. Three
types of school-based suicide prevention programs have been proposed to address this …

As the second leading cause of death for adolescents, suicide is a major concern for school
personnel. School psychologists' training in mental health makes them well‐positioned to …

Suicide is a profound worldwide public health problem that has received increased attention
in recent years. The major federal response, the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention …