You can help! Never ignore warning signs of suicide. It is
estimated that four of five suicide victims demonstrated
identifiable warning signs before completing suicide. It is
essential that school personnel be trained and knowledgeable
about warning signs of youth suicide and the process for
assisting students who may be considering suicide. The following
resources from the National Association of School Psychologists
provide helpful information about warning signs of youth
suicide: Times of Tragedy: Preventing Suicide in Troubled
Children and Youth, Part I Save a Friend: Tips for Teens to
Prevent Suicide Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum defines
what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.
The Voluntary State Curriculum content area of Health Education
addresses Mental and Emotional Health (Standard 1.0): Students
will be able to use mental and emotional health knowledge,
skills, and strategies to enhance one's self-concept and one's
relationship with others. Identify and respond to