K-12 Schools

This free, shareable resource library includes videos and informational PDFs to help you support student mental health, positively impact school staff, and better communicate with parents and families. 

This page also includes supporting resources on MindWise's SOS Signs of Suicide program. For more informations on trainings, mental health, and suicide education for your school, click here.

Getting Starting with Suicide Prevention 

• A Guide to Suicide Prevention in Schools
  
• What is Suicide Prevention Education
• Warning Signs & Risk Factors of Suicide
  
• What is the Difference Between Adult & Teen Depression?

Support After a Suicide

• Potential Reactions to Death
• Postvention Guidelines
• Responding to a Suicide Fatality
• Permanent Memorials and How to Commemorate Those Who Died

Support After a Violent Incident

• Talking with Teens & Tweens About Violence at School
• Talking with Young Children About Violence at School

Information for Parents & Caregivers

• Tips for Students: Social Media After a Suicide Loss
• Tips for Parents: Social Media After a Suicide Loss
  
• Supporting Your Teen After the Suicide of a Friend
• Emotional Health Issues for Survivors

Support After a Traumatic Event

• Support During Times of High Stress/Disaster
• Reactions to Stressful or Traumatic Events
• Practicing Self-Care After Traumatic Events
• Dealing with Anniversaries of Traumatic Events
• How to Make Sense of Tragedies in the World