With the high rate of suicide among teenagers, it can only be thoughtful if schools include suicide education and prevention into school curriculum
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With the high rate of suicide among teenagers, it can only be thoughtful if schools include suicide education and prevention into school curriculum
Most students are not adequately taught about suicide prevention in school or at home. This means that the majority of teenagers are unable to properly handle suicidal feelings. Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth, and schools have an important role to play in preventing suicide. Schools are the center of many adolescents’ lives and they can influence students’ personal and social development. Therefore, it is appropriate that the first line of suicide prevention strategies should lie within the educational system. From the perspective of health promotion, schools are in a unique position to identify suicide vulnerable youth.
Whether students are experiencing a poor home life or an undiagnosed mental illness, a suicide prevention program could help guide them in the right direction. Students and teachers alike can learn how to identify warning signs, whether within themselves or those around them. Once these signs are recognized, students and staff will have the skills and knowledge they need to reach out for help. When suicide prevention resources are enabled, the risk of suicide amongst teens will decrease. Teens are a vulnerable population of individuals and to maintain proper health, both physically and mentally, they must be given the proper resources. By adding suicide prevention to a school’s curriculum, students are better able to handle and address suicidal thoughts or intentions. Prevention can save lives, especially those of younger populations who are at higher risk.