Conference - A Whole School Approach To Crisis Intervention And Suicide Prevention - Irish Association Of Suicidology

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Also Included In: Psychology / Psychiatry;  Conferences;  Depression
Article Date: 06 Nov 2007 - 1:00 PDT

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Youth suicide remains a major problem in Ireland. According to the WHO Ireland has the seventh highest rate of suicide in people aged 15- 24 in the EU. A very high proportion of adolescents have thoughts of suicide and research has revealed that children as young as 6 years of age have presented at casualty departments following attempted suicide. Research has also shown that for every person who presents at casualty there are probably as many as ten who do not.

The Irish Association of Suicidology, dedicated to suicide prevention, is holding its Seventh National Conference on suicide prevention in schools in the Brandon Hotel, Tralee, Co Kerry from Tuesday 13th to Thursday 16th of November. Suicide prevention begins in the home and in the school. The school has a very important part to play in suicide prevention in identifying pupils at risk and dealing with them appropriately and in insuring that pupils leave school with adequate life skills and problem solving skills including help seeking behaviour to cope with life in the real world.

The conference addresses A Whole School Approach to Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention and the role of school principals, teachers and school guidance counsellors in the process. Suicide risk factors, warning signs of suicide and how to cope with the aftermath of suicide will be covered in detail. The importance of developing a comprehensive suicide prevention policy in every school is examined in detail. Leading experts in the field from home and abroad will share their expertise and experience.

The conference is tailored to the needs of all school staff, members of parents and youth organisations and any body with an interest in suicide prevention. Your attendance may save a life.

Irish Association of Suicidology

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