Helping Teens Spread the Word:
Suicide Prevention in Schools
“The task force was jazzed about the campaign and are ready to add new things to keep it fresh and interesting.”
—Bridie Riddick, faculty liaison, Cheney High School
Students designed the series of media messages about suicide prevention shown on this page, which are reproduced as posters, buttons, t-shirts, keychains and more. YSPP provides technical assistance and resources for middle and high schools to develop their own campaigns using these materials and a peer-to-peer prevention curriculum.
There are many creative, fun ways to spread the word. Working with a faculty/staff liaison, students choose a campaign slogan, the elements they want to use to promote awareness, and how to distribute them. For example, a student group may design and wear t-shirts that emphasize campaign messages. Another group may hang posters in every classroom. Another may set up an information booth at every lunch hour during Suicide Prevention Week. It’s up to you!
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