Name
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
Description
Talk Saves Lives is AFSP’s standardized education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention.
Topics covered include:
Scope of the Problem: The latest data on suicide in the U.S.
Research: Information from research on what causes people to consider suicide, how certain communities are impacted by suicide differently, as well as contributors to suicide risk
Prevention: An understanding of the protective factors that lower suicide risk, and strategies for managing mental health and being proactive about self-care
What You Can Do: Guidance on warning signs and behaviors to look for, how to start a conversation with someone you are concerned about, and ways to seek and offer support and crisis resources for yourself or others
Speakers
Track
MCSS (Social Studies)
Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location Name
217
Professional Development (Renewal) Units
1
Session Format
Session - In-Person
Handout
Handout II
Handout III