During Health classes in October staff will teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend, using a program called SOS, Signs of Suicide. SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades.
Through the program, students learn:
- that depression is treatable, so they are encouraged to seek help
- how to identify depression and potential suicide risk in themselves or a friend
- to ACT (Acknowledge, Care and Tell a trusted adult) if concerned about themselves or a friend
- who they can turn to at school for help, if they need support
Included here are resources parents can use when talking with their student(s).
Family Resource English
Family Resource Spanish
Parents who want to opt their student out of the depression screening, or have any questions or concerns about their child's participation in this program can contact
Ann Reyes.
