EDC has published a new article, “Assessing and Addressing School Needs in Suicide Prevention,” by Shawna Jones and Richard Fournier.

As students return to school during Suicide Prevention Month, this article highlights EDC’s Multi-Tiered Suicide Prevention (MTSP) framework and a free Environmental Assessment tool to help schools evaluate and strengthen their suicide prevention efforts.

Notably:

• 20% of high school students considered suicide in 2023.
• Schools using MTSP report stronger capacity and impact.
• Free tools and guidance are available to help districts take action now.