Nearly Half of LGBTQ Teens Considered Suicide in 2021
A new survey has found that 48% of LGBTQ teens, ages 13-17, seriously considered attempting suicide last year.
A new survey has found that 48% of LGBTQ teens, ages 13-17, seriously considered attempting suicide last year.
Director of the Year K-12 finalist Christopher Ellisor talks about his district’s success with adding a texting option to its anonymous tip line, and his recommendations for a district considering a similar undertaking.
Dr. Amy Grosso shares her observations of the pandemic’s effects on student and teacher mental health and what her district is doing to address concerns.
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The lawsuit alleges the international graduate student was harassed by a classmate who told her dark skin was “a sign of inferiority.”
The 911 call reporting a suspicious person was placed by the Georgia Tech student who was shot.
The upcoming 988 suicide hotline, which phone companies have until July 2022 to implement, will now give users the option to also text.
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