Video of this event on December 15 (YouTube)
GPS Blog page on Singer’s event, summary, links, resources
Take 5: Teen Talk – Dr. Singer on Youth Suicide (YouTube video)
Take 5: Adults – Dr. Singer on Youth Suicide (YouTube video)
Community Resources:
Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Services
DuPage County Health Department Crisis Services, 115 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 630-627-1700
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line Text “REACH” to 741741 for 24/7 texting services.
Safe Space – a website with resources and tools to provide emotional support.
Too often, we hear stories of young people taking their own lives, and we find ourselves asking what could have been done to prevent these tragedies. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens according to the CDC, and a national heath crisis. Join us for a better understanding of suicide as we discuss suicide myths and facts, suicide contagion, risk factors, warning signs, and prevention tips for parents and students. Following Dr. Singer’s remarks students will share their concerns and have their questions answered. Participants will also learn about the school and local community resources for interventions and prevention.
Dr. Jonathan Singer is a licensed clinical social worker, Associate Professor of social work at Loyola University Chicago, and the current President of the American Association of Suicidology. Dr. Singer’s research interests, numerous publications, and media appearances focus on the interpersonal mechanisms that protect against or contribute to youth suicidal risk and interventions for today’s suicidal youth. He has given over 100 national and international presentations on suicide prevention and is the author of “Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner’s Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Post-intervention.”
Special thanks to the Village of Glen Ellyn for their partnership in this program and to the following GPS partners:
Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Services
DuPage County Health Department
