Self-Harm, Suicide and Depression in the Schools – John Bearoff

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• Archive: Faculty:John BearoffDuration:5 Hours 55 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Dec 11, 2018 Description The school years are fraught with turmoil and strife for kids.

• In addition to the usual unrest, many of your students will be affected by emotional and/or mental health issues.

• They may present with dropping grades, decreased class participation and negative acting-out behavior.

• For some students, these issues escalate into more severe and complex behaviors that cause harm to both themselves and others.These students often become emotionally withdrawn, exhibit extreme mood swings, become severely depressed and may even resort to self-harm and/or suicide.

• These issues pose a serious challenge to you and your school.As an educator, you are in the unique position to identify, help and support these struggling students.