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Recognizing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Prevention

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Recognizing Adolescent Depression
and Suicide Prevention

Click here for a list of schools currently served.

Click here to download the Recognizing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Prevention School program brochure.

SPEA has delivered its signature program, Recognizing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Prevention, to more than 30,000 students in 52 schools since December 2000. The goal of the program is to cause students who are at risk of suicide to seek the help of a mental health professional.

Utilizing a fun, interactive curriculum which includes video, role playing, small group work, lecture and Q&A, SPEA instructors teach students how to identify individuals who may be suffering from major depression and/or may be at risk of suicide; how to respond; and where to refer. This primary prevention program complements the mental health unit in high school health classes. (The program can be integrated into other classes, as well.)

Students are taught that they are the "first line of defense" in preventing suicide, since teens who make a plan to end their lives often inform a friend.

Program evaluations consistently indicate that 5% of respondents seek the help of a mental health professional in the few months following their participation in the program.

To schedule the Recognizing Adolescent Depression and Suicide Prevention program in your school, call 216.464.3471 or e-mail:

You can also fill out the form below to receive more information:

In most cases, the depression that so often precedes suicide is both recognizable and treatable.

In Cuyahoga County
216.623.6888

In Geauga County
440.285.5665 or 888.285.5665

In Summit County
330.434.9144

In Lake County
440.953.8255

In Lorain County
800.888.6161

In Medina County
330.725.9195

In Portage County
330.678.4357

IN CRISIS
1.800.273.TALK(8255)

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1.888.628.9454

SPEA welcomes e-mails from persons seeking information about our programs, support groups, and other resources for those who are suffering from depression or have been touched by suicide. However, this e-mail system is not a crisis or counseling service. SPEA does not provide counseling or advice of any type and does not respond to e-mail messages that seek help or advice concerning a person, including you, who is suicidal, depressed, or otherwise in crisis. Because we do not know who or where you are and want to protect your privacy, we cannot refer or forward your message to anyone outside our organization. If you feel suicidal, have a friend who is having problems, or want to talk to someone right away, do not send an e-mail to us.