Teachers
can be called upon at a moment's notice to address situations
involving a mental health emergency. Conditions such as violent
behavior; alcohol or drug abuse; stress; physical or sexual
abuse; depression or other mental illnesses have the potential
to lead to suicidal behavior in a student. Teachers often
think that they need more information about how to best tend
to mental health emergencies.
In
addition, teachers often find themselves in positions of helping
parents or other concerned students find needed information.
Locating the right resources
quickly and easily is essential to knowing how to behave in
a situation and how to direct someone to locate authoritative
resources.
Internal
links are provided to easily locate information that applies
to Teachers and What education is available about suicide
and suicide prevention. You will find numerous educational
resources, like courses, publications, conferences, and
continuing education opportunities.
If
you are unable to find the information that you need, please
contact the Online Guide.
The
following resources are examples of information available
for teachers in the What education is available for professionals
area of this Web site.
American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
The
AACAP is advertised to be the leading national professional
medical association dedicated to treating and improving the
quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected
by mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders.
The AACAP offers education, advocacy efforts, practice guidelines
and systems of care, collaboration with other medical and
mental health organizations, as well as promotion and support
for research and training opportunities to accomplish its
mission.
The
AACAP Web site is available at the following Web address:
The
QPR Institute is a private sector Web site offering comprehensive
suicide prevention training programs and educational and clinical
materials for the general public, professionals, and institutions.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer which provides
the foundation for their “gatekeeper” training program. Aimed
at teachers, firefighters, church members, professionals and
the public in general, QPR is dedicated to education that
works to prevent suicide.
The
QPR Web site is available at the following Web address:
