Overcoming Barriers to Implementing Suicide Prevention Programs in Schools
Learn about common barriers faced in implementing suicide prevention programs in school settings, such as lack of confidence, fear of interference with teaching, and misconceptions about roles. Discover strategies to address these obstacles effectively.
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BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING A SUICIDE PREVENTION/AWARENESS PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL SETTING Catherine Livingston, MA, LPC Utica Community Schools Henry Ford II High School School Counselor
Barrier is a noun the identifies one or more a "circumstances or obstacles that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress" Click to add text
Strongest barrier is... THE FACULTY & STAFF Click to add text Which group would be considered the PRIMARY GATEKEEPERS?
COMMON BARRIERS
Feeling uncomfortable and/or lack confidence in their abilities to identify warning signs and intervene with suicidal students
They are unaware of their roll in suicide prevention efforts
They have a fear of making the situation worse and view it will interfere with effective teaching
They think it may cause learning, behavioral and emotional problems
They consider it to be a counselor or social worker issue
