Erika's lighthouse: Depression Education & Suicide Awareness

Summary

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Strategies supporting educational equity (CASEL)

Not available at this time.

Implementation

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Grade(s)

High School (9-12)

Setting

Classroom

Language

English

# Lessons

unspecified

Program Design

Tier 1 (Universal)

Technology Requirements

unspecified

Staffing Requirements

no_additional_staffing_required

Professional Development

Unspecified

Mental Health Literacy Components

This program addresses the following mental health literacy components:

Understanding common mental health disorders, signs and symptoms, and treatments

Understanding stigma and strategies for stigma reduction

Understanding how to foster & maintain positive mental health

Understanding how to seek help effectively

Evidence of Effectiveness

"Wait-list control study design https://advancesinsocialwork.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.php/advancesinsocialwork/article/view/22305/22279

Increased Depression Knowledge:
RTTAAD students had significantly higher knowledge scores at 6-week follow-up compared to control (p < .05)

Improved Open-Ended Mental Health Literacy:
Significant gains in identifying symptoms, self-care, stigma impact, and suicide warning signs (p < .0001)

Greater Willingness to Seek Help (HSA Scale):
Statistically significant increase in help-seeking acceptability (p < .05)

Increased Belief in Adult Helpfulness (AHSY Scale):
Students were more likely to view adults as capable of helping suicidal peers (p < .0001)"