Young adulthood can be a time of significant change and challenges.  Learn what you as an administrator, educator, parent or student can do to reduce risk and prevent suicide. 

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10-14 and 15-24. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 31.4% of New York State high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless, 17.2% seriously considered attempting suicide, and 7.4% reported a suicide attempt in the 12 months prior to the 2017 survey. Because youth spend a large proportion of their time in school, schools play a central role in New York State’s effort to prevent suicide. SPCNY offers a full range of trainings and professional development options for school personnel.