[OYAN] Suicide Prevention Resources Available thru Statewide Collaboration (re: 13 Reasons Why)

[Jennifer Maurer]

Please pardon the cross-posting.

The May edition of the Education Update from ODE has this article:

Netflix Show Raises Awareness of Need for Suicide Prevention Discussions; Resources Available

“A show on Netflix based on a high school student who commits suicide is the impetus behind an effort to disseminate resources for students, families and educators on this important issue. The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Alliance to Prevent Suicide are teaming up to provide this information so that all families in Oregon can get the best suicide prevention or post-suicide intervention help as quickly as possible.

ODE Safe and Drug Free Schools and Behavioral Health Specialist Jeremy Wells said through the partnership of the three groups, it has become apparent that more state-level teaming needs to occur. ‘The Alliance and the Corvallis School District have created resources designed specifically around the issues brought up by the show ‘13 Reasons Why,’’ Wells said. ‘These resources can help adults talk with students about their thoughts and feelings regarding the sensationalistic depiction of rape, bullying, suicidal behaviors and the purported inept response of the fictional school district in the show’…”

Read the article for a list of resources about suicide prevention and other resources centered around “13 Reasons Why.”

https://www.oregon.gov/ode/about-us/Pages/Education%20Update%20pages/May-Education-Update.aspx#13reasons

FYI,
Jen

Jen Maurer, MLS
School Library Consultant
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