Ottoson students will be participating in a suicide prevention program designed to help students notice signs and symptoms of depression in their friends and in themselves. The Program is called Signs of Suicide. Students are taught what to do if they are concerned about themselves or a friend. The main goal is to help students learn to:
Acknowledge any concerns they may have about their own emotions or a friend's reactions.
Care: Show them how much you care by listening and taking their concerns seriously
Tell: a trusted adult
The School Counseling department will be implementing the program in the month of October.
Monday 10/16 - Storm and Water LCs
Tuesday 10/17 - Sand and Fire LCs
Monday 10/23 - Sea and Thunder LCs
Wednesday 10/25 - Sky and Earth LCs
Monday 10/30 - Sun and Air LCs
Students will also have the opportunity to fill out a mental health screening tool. One tool is called BSAD (Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression). The other tool we use is the GAD 7. A school counselor will contact you if there is a concern about your student.
For more information about the program and parent resources. Please use this link. Feel free to contact your child’s school counselor if you have any questions about the program after viewing the website. If you would like to opt your students out of the program, please fill out this form by October 12, 2023.
