Mental Health Learning in the K-12 classroom Suicide prevention Harlan Community Schools Courtney King-Crum, Elementary Counselor Leanne Travis, 11-12 Counselor
Our Journey Spring 2014 Counseling team was asked to research how to incorporate suicide prevention into our school system Counseling team decided to begin with training the staff 2014-2015 school year Kognitio Mental Health Awareness: ACES/trauma (speaker-half day PD) Depression/Anxiety (speaker-half day PD) Childhood Grief (Ted E. Bear Hollow-speaker) Sexual Abuse (Project Harmony-speaker)
Kognitio Iowa Youth Suicide Prevention training K-12 https://iowa.kognito.com -Staff scenarios w/printable certificate -Friend to Friend for Student training
Speakers for staff PD Dr. Ellen McGinnis-Smith-retired Department of Ed Consultant (ACES/Trauma) >Adverse Childhood Experiences, >Key facts about trauma: trauma informed lens Deb Meisner- Myrtue Medical Behavioral Health >Depression/Anxiety, emotional and physical trauma, managing stress, self harm Kathy Fox- Ted E Bear Hollow >Childhood Grief/Serious Injury Support Nick Zadina- Project Harmony >Sexual Abuse signs with children
Paper Tigers Documentary https://vimeo.com/110821029
SOS (Signs of Suicide) Acknowledge: Listen to your friend, don t ignore threats Care: Let your friend know you care Tell: Tell a trusted adult that you are worried about your friend https://mentalhealthscreening.org/
SOS Signs of Suicide: Training Adults Intro 1. Why do you think the SOS program is important for our community? a. The SOS program can help differentiate between normal development and what may be a more serious mental health issue b. According to the CDC, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24 c. More than 90% of youth who die by suicide have diagnosable mental disorders, most likely depression and/or substance abuse, which are treatable d. 80% of youth with mental illness are not identified or receiving services e. Half of all mental health disorders start by the age of 14 f. Many people are uncomfortable with the topic of suicide. Implementing a program
SOS: Pre/Post test 1. Do you feel you are able to recognize signs of psychological distress in students that may need further evaluation? * Very Low - I feel I am not able to recognize signs Low - I feel I am not able to recognize most signs Medium - I feel I recognize some signs High - I feel I can recognize majority of signs Very High - I know I can recognize signs in my students 2. How comfortable do you feel in discussing your concerns with a student exhibiting signs of emotional or psychological distress? * Very Low - I am not comfortable discussing concerns with a student Low - I am not comfortable discussing most of my concerns with the student Medium - I may be comfortable depending on student and concern High - I would most likely discuss majority of concerns with most of my students Very High - I would discuss any concern with any student I have concerns about LINK TO THE PRE/POST test: goo.gl/uvll83
SOS Objectives and Lessons: Link to the SOS lessons 1 and 2 goo.gl/olrji0 Copy short URL
Elementary Curriculum Themes for boost lessons The lessons will be focused on six main ideas: Feelings and regulating emotions Coping skills and dealing with stress Problem solving and communication skills Self esteem and positive self talk Power of positive thinking Goal setting
Elementary Lesson sharing Can get to all lessons: goo.gl/kamloa 8 Boost lessons Copy short URL
Courtney s email ckingcrum@hcsdcyclones.co m