Supporting Students: Practical Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Response in Schools
LATMH for Educators
52:22
This session provides schools with practical strategies for identifying and responding to suicidal thoughts in students. It covers signs of distress, how staff can support struggling pupils, and how to initiate proactive conversations on suicide prevention. The session also explores how to involve parents, respond to incidents within the school community, and manage the lasting effects of such trauma.
Speaker
Dick Moore
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Educated at Durham and Newcastle Universities, Dick has been English teacher, rugby coach and, for almost 23 years, a headteacher. He is also a father and grandfather! He has spoken at over 450 schools, businesses, universities and conferences around the world about his passion for the emotional and mental health of young people and he has strong views about how our education system needs to change to meet the evolving needs both of young people and society at large. Dick is an instructor for Mental Health First Aid, a speaker for the Charlie Waller Trust and attended an ASIST course focusing on suicide intervention. Dick has appeared on BBC Breakfast, ITN News, BBC Radio 5 Live and numerous local radio stations and gave a TEDx talk in 2015. He has a passion for all sport!
Supporting Students: Practical Strategies for Suicide Prevention and Response in Schools
52:22