Parent Survey: Wellness Topics for '26-27 Workshops
Suicide remains the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults, ages 10-34, despite small declines in rates of suicide and suicidal ideation
Most recent 2023 data show 20% or 1 in 5 U.S. high school students reported seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year.
Firearms are the most common method used in suicides. Firearms were used in more than 50% of suicides in 2024 and has increased by nearly 13% from 2020 to 2024
In 2024, Suicide-related deaths were four times higher among males (38,977) compared to females (9,8477).
Schools are a key setting for suicide prevention. Teachers, mental health providers, and all other school personnel who interact with students can play an important role in keeping them safe. (Center for Disease Control, SAMSHA)
🧠 Gentle Youth Mental Health Check-In Questions:
"How has your heart been feeling lately?”
“What’s been on your mind this week?”
“On a scale of 1–10, how stressed are you feeling?”
“Has anything felt heavy or lonely lately?”
“What’s one thing that made you smile this week?”
At NDCP, we prioritize student well-being by cultivating a supportive campus environment. Beyond workshops and counseling, our Dons nurture their mental and emotional health daily through sports, clubs, peer connections, service and community events, ensuring every student has the encouragement to thrive and lead a balanced life.
What students can expect:
Lesson led by representatives from NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) Cook County North Suburban
Focuses on the pillars of mental health and coping strategies that students can use in times of distress
Provides students with a basic understanding of mental health before we dive deeper into Suicide Prevention via our SOS curriculum delivered to PE classes in October.
Freshmen will each receive a self-care kit and take an evaluation survey at the end of the presentation.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child participating in these presentations, please contact their school counselor.
Self Care Kits.pdfNDCP is extremely grateful to Paws for Patrick for visiting our campus several times each year to help our Dons experience the benefits of emotional support therapy dogs. To learn more about this amazing organization or donate to their mission, please visit: https://www.pawsforpatrick.org/ourprogram
The newly updated Wellness Room will be open for Community Period Drop-Ins and counseling groups beginning this Fall!
The space offers tools to help students regulate emotions and stress during the school day.
Visit their site and click "Receive Program Updates" to subscribe to their mailing list so you never miss a topic that interests you!
Emily Danielak, Wellness Director
E-mail: wellness@nddons.org
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