Building Healthy Futures: Comprehensive Approaches to Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

This session is an opportunity to engage with a diverse panel of experts who are at the forefront of mental health and suicide prevention in educational settings. The discussion will go beyond basic awareness to explore a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach, offering practical strategies that you can apply directly in your classroom and school. The panelists will share their unique perspectives on prevention education and how to empower students with practical skills they need to navigate challenges and build resilience. They will also share approaches to whole-school collaboration, discussing how to effectively partner with administrators, counselors, and other staff to create a unified, school-wide system of support. Schools are uniquely positioned to support students, and HPE educators play a crucial role. This session will provide participants with the tools, ideas, and actionable strategies to not only champion mental wellness but to help students build healthy futures for themselves and their peers.