Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents with APEIS Dustin Merritt

What

Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents with APEIS Dustin Merritt

When

10/18/2023, 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM

Where

Media Lab

Within LAUSD and across the nation, an overwhelming number of students come to school every day with a myriad of adversities and mental health problems that compromise their ability to learn. It is crucial to highlight the importance of mental health and taking care of ourselves daily.

 The Suicide Prevention Awareness for Parents training module encourages parents to utilize the three steps of the Say Something program developed by Sandy Hook Promise. Parents/caregivers will learn to SEE something or recognize the warning signs and threats of suicide and harm, ACT immediately and take it seriously, and SAY something. The training will provide an overview of mental health, provide tips for parents/caregivers on how to have a conversation with their child about suicide, and will review Trusted Adults at school, and community resources to reach out to for support.