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December 2012
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Devastated Vashon Island Community Reaches out to YSPP

 

On October 4, the close-knit community of Vashon Island was devastated by the suicide of a well-liked ninth grader, the first youth suicide in their community in thirty years. Drawing on their community's strengths, parents, students, school officials, and community members came together to support and protect the rest of the students and open spaces and services for those in need of support. Part of the school district's strategy was to call YSPP.

Connecting at-risk youths to the Help They Need 

 

Recently, our Lower Yakima Valley care coordinator, Tahni Kalina, surveyed almost 200 students who had received YSPP's H.E.L.P. curriculum.

 

"During one of those classes, I was able to identify a student at risk for depression and suicide and make a referral to the intervention specialist at the school," said Tahni. As a result of this program, a student facing suicide is now being seen by a comprehensive health profession for follow up.

 

Great work, Tahni!

 


Recruiting Participants for Study on Self-Injury 

CARES (Collaborative Adolescent Research on Emotions and Suicide) in partnership with Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington is conducting a study on self-injury. Both parents and teens are being asked to participate.

As part of the study, Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington will provide specialized treatment for adolescents engaging in suicidal behaviors and studying how to help reduce those behaviors. This randomized controlled trial will examine the efficacy of two treatments through a 6-month therapy protocol and 5 assessments over a 1 year period. Teens and parents will also be asked to complete questionnaires and interviews.

Interested families can get more information by calling CARES at 206.221.CARE.

YSPP knows studies like this address very personal and sensitive issues. We appreciate your consideration to participate and help.