AIM 3
Student Training
This aim centers around student training and screening in school settings. The first half of this aim specifically targets student gatekeeper program implementation, emphasizing on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to recognize warning signs in their peers, as well as to refer them to responsible adults and local mental health resources for assistance. Additionally, this aim encompasses student suicide screening in school settings, aiming to recognize and evaluate effective protocols for identifying at-risk students and providing them with the necessary support. By exploring the dynamics of student training and suicide screening, we aim to enhance the overall effectiveness of suicide prevention efforts in educational environments.
Question, Persuade, and Refer for Youth (QPR-Y)
A widely-utilized gatekeeper training program within school settings, which serves as a universal program specifically developed for peers with the necessary skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide. By participating in QPR-Youth training, student gatekeepers learn how to effectively communicate their support to peers in crisis and make appropriate referrals to responsible adults and professional care.
Screening in School Settings
Aims to proactively identify and address the needs of students who may be at risk, ensuring that they receive the necessary mental health support, both within the school and community settings. A series of comprehensive screening procedures are administered to middle school students, including the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS), the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), and the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).