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Youth Suicide Safety

September 30, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Youth Suicide Safety

Preventative Measures, When to Worry, and What to Do

With Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD

As we enter National Suicide Prevention Month, we want to address an important topic that is unfortunately more prevalent than ever—youth suicide prevention.  A recent statistic showed that almost a quarter (27%) of high school students seriously considered attempting suicide.

We all want to keep our kids safe.  How can you find out if your kid is thinking of suicide, and if they are, what can you do to help them? Understanding that this is a difficult subject, we are here to offer you an opportunity to learn from an experienced professional in a calm and supportive manner.

Join Gateways and The Wellness Institute, in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), for this free virtual event led by Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, a pioneer in suicide research and the Senior Vice President of Research at AFSP. Dr. Harkavy-Friedman has dedicated her career to understanding and preventing suicide. Her expertise will provide you with valuable insights on:

  • Identifying the warning signs and risk factors for suicide
  • Effective communication strategies with your child or teen around suicide
  • Practical stress management techniques
  • Understanding the role of social media in your child’s mental health

Speaker: Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman, PhD

Jill Harkavy-Friedman, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President of Research and leads the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s research program which funds research grants, offers workshops and training to researchers and disseminates research findings to increase public awareness and support advocacy. A pioneer in suicide research, Dr. Jill Harkavy-Friedman was the first researcher to ask high school students about suicidal ideation and behavior. During her 35 years as a clinician and researcher, Harkavy-Friedman has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and trained clinicians nationwide. She has appeared as an expert in the Washington Post, USA Today, Newsweek, and other publications.

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