Book Review: Youth Suicide and Bullying: Challenges and Strategies for Prevention and Intervention

Volume 45 Issue 1

This book demonstrates a link between bullying and youth suicide, and reviews implications for practice. ...

Suicide Contagion and Clusters—Part 1: What School Psychologists Should Know

Volume 47 Issue 5

Volume 47 Issue 5

This first article in a two-part series describes the phenomenon of suicide contagion and suicide clusters and provides a foundation for suicide prevention based on building positive school climate, positive connections between students and adults, and clear messaging to students. ...

13 Reasons Why Netflix Series

Schools have an important role in preventing youth suicide, and being aware of potential risk factors in students’ lives is vital to this responsibility. The trending Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, based on a young adult novel of the same name, is raising such concerns. ...

Conditions for Further Study: Proposed Suicidal Behavior Disorder

Volume 45 Issue 4

This article presents the current state of youth suicide and presents proposed DSM-5 diagnoses for future use, including rationale for the change. ...

Suicide Prevention Legislation: What School Psychologists Need to Know and Do

Volume 46 Issue 3

Volume 46 Issue 3

This article presents a history of suicide prevention legislation, along with steps for moving forward. ...

New CDC Reports

Volume 46 Issue 4

Volume 46 Issue 4

This article highlights two new reports released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prvention. ...

Bullying and Suicide Revisited: What Schools Can Do Now

Volume 46 Issue 5

Volume 46 Issue 5

The research is clear on youth suicide: Mental illness plays a significant role. This article talks about the link between bullying and suicide and how schools can prevent bullying and suicide and protect themselves. ...

Suicide Contagion and Clusters—Part 2: What Can a School Psychologist Do?

Volume 47 Issue 6

Volume 47 Issue 6

This second article in a two-part series focuses on limiting contagion and highlights the many potential roles of the school psychologist in suicide postvention. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) are addressed in a special section at the end of the article. ...

Suicide Prevention Video: Ask a Nurse

Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky developed a Q&A video with school psychologist and PREPaRE Trainer Penny Mills about suicide warning signs and myths versus facts about suicide. The district is starting a suicide prevention course in the fall. ...

After a Suicide: Answering Parents' Difficult Questions

Volume 45 Issue 7

Volume 45 Issue 7

This article shares just a few of the difficult questions that were posed by concerned parents after a cluster of student suicides shocked and overwhelmed their community. ...