The Signs of Suicide (SOS) Prevention Program is the only youth suicide prevention program that has demonstrated an improvement in student's knowledge and adaptive attitudes about suicide risk and depression, as well as a reduction in actual suicide attempts. Listed on SAMSHA's National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices, the SOS Program has shown a reduction in self-reported suicide attempts by 40-64% in randomized control studies. (Aseltine et al., 2007 & Schilling et al., 2016). 

Participants will gain a greater understanding of:

• Risk factors, warning signs, protective factors and precipitating events related to youth suicide.
• The link between depression, substance use and suicide.
• The goals and contents of the SOS program and prepare trainers to educate others about the complex nature of youth suicide.
  
  Meets requirement for RCW 28A.410.226
  
  

Learn how to identify signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in youth, how to respond effectively using school policy, and how to engage parents as partners in prevention. Discuss what being a trusted adult means and receive an introduction to the SOS program for students.

**A second Signs of Suicide training has been added. This training will be on Friday, May 31, at the NWESD. To register, please go to course #87415