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The adolescent years are marked by a roller-coaster ride of emotions. To proactively address these issues, Wakefield Middle School is offering the district required offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program. The program has proven to be successful at increasing help seeking by students concerned about themselves or a friend. Please read the letter (in English and Spanish) linked below for more information.
Wakefield Middle SOS Letter - English.pdfEnglish Version
English Version
Wakefield Middle SOS Letter - Spanish.pdfVersión en español
Versión en español
About the Program
About the Program
In WCPSS, the district requires students at grades 7, 9, and 12th grade to learn about Signs of Suicide (SOS). The SOS (Signs of Suicide) is a research evidence based suicide prevention program geared for middle and high school students. The main message of the program in 7th and 9th grade is to ACT: Acknowledge, Care and Tell.
Students will receive lessons through their Health class with their School Counselor and another Student Services professional available for support. There are always two adults in the classroom during the lesson, a district approved SOS lesson plan is followed, and a training video is shown. Parents will receive a copy of these letters in email, from students, and through Talking Points. *Parents may call, email, or write note to opt out of this presentation.*
SOS Brief Screener for Adolescent Depression (BSAD)
SOS Brief Screener for Adolescent Depression (BSAD)
English Version
English Version
BSAD Form English.pdfVersión en Español
Versión en Español
BSAD form Spanish.pdfupdated 10-01-2025
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