No one wants to talk about it, but suicide is a leading cause of death among teens. The good news is, schools are uniquely positioned to help.

This is a special collab with PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs, co-produced with students from Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California.

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**If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings right now, call the suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-TALK, that’s 1-800-273-8255. If you don’t want to talk to someone, you can text 741741, anonymously, and a counselor will come to your aide, whether or not you are currently in a crisis.

**What programs help prevent teen suicide?
This toolkit: [ Ссылка ] provides research based recommendations for how schools can implement comprehensive suicide prevention programs.

**What is Sources of Strength?
Sources of Strength is an evidence-based suicide prevention program that uses adult advisors and peer leaders to support students’ mental health. It’s a suicide prevention program that focuses on building strength, support, and hope to help students navigate the complexities of life.

**What role can peer leaders play in suicide prevention?
Sources of Strength trains peer leaders to look out for signs that a fellow student might be struggling, and provides training on talking with students about issues they may be facing. Peer leaders are also trained in identifying when it’s appropriate to alert a trusted adult about a problem.

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Peer Health Exchange served as content advisers for this episode: [ Ссылка ]

SOURCES:

School‑Based Suicide Prevention: A Framework for Evidence‑Based Practice:
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration': Preventing Suicides a Toolkit for Highschools:
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The Jason Foundation: Facts and Stats:
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CDC: Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance:
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Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Evidence Based Prevention:
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Edutopia: Suicide Prevention Can Start in School
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NPR: How one Colorado town is tackling suicide prevention starting with the kids
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CDC: Causes of Death by Age Group:
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TEACHERS: Get your students in the discussion on KQED Learn, a safe place for middle and high school students to investigate controversial topics and share their voices. [ Ссылка ]

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