Study: Student-Run Mental Health Clubs Decrease Stigma
The study asked questions about mental health awareness and familiarity with Active Minds, a student-peer organization that supports student-run mental health clubs on college campuses.
The study asked questions about mental health awareness and familiarity with Active Minds, a student-peer organization that supports student-run mental health clubs on college campuses.
The study, published on May 16, identified nearly 116,000 cases of suicidal thoughts or attempts at 31 children’s hospitals between 2008 and 2015.
While Massachusetts’ top court found MIT not responsible for a 2009 student suicide, it also ruled schools have a legal obligation to prevent student suicides in some cases.
The Associated Press press conducted its annual suicide statistic survey and found nearly half of U.S. public universities do not track student suicides.
Facebook says it uses artificial intelligence technology to scan posts and videos for patterns of suicidal thoughts or self-harm.
The guidance addresses some of the more contentious issues relating to patient suicide prevention and mitigation in hospitals.
Officials at Lee’s Summit North High School have praised the community for coming together in response to the tragedy.
The annual rate skyrocketed from 0.9 suicides per 100,000 middle schoolers in 2007 to 2.1 suicides per 100,000 middle schoolers in 2014.
Here’s how your district can protect student online activities and ensure laptops, tablets and smartphones are used appropriately.
Carolinas Health Care System’s Odetta Mauney is September’s Campus Safety Hero for helping to save a man threatening to take his own life.