Youth Suicide Prevention Programs:  A Resource Guide  

Because of the continued high rates of suicide among adolescents and young adults (15-24 years of age), it is more urgent than ever that we apply our limited resources for prevention in the most effective manner possible.  This resource guide describes the rationale and evidence for the effectiveness of various youth suicide prevention strategies and identifies model programs that incorporate these various strategies.   The guide is for use by persons interested in developing or augmenting suicide prevention programs in their own communities.

Eight different suicide prevention strategies are delineated in this guide.

• School Gatekeeper Training
• Community Gatekeeper Training  
• General Suicide Education
• Screening Programs
• Peer Support Programs
• Crisis Centers and Hotlines
• Means Restriction
• Intervention After a Suicide

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  Chapter 9