Suicide Prevention
Suicide Prevention
In the 2018 Missouri Student Survey, more than 1 in 10 youth (14.1%) surveyed reported that they considered suicide in the last year and 10.9% made a plan to attempt suicide. Of those who attempted suicide, 22% had attempts that resulted in injury. The majority of those who attempted did so only once.
Source: 2018 MO Student Survey
Suicide prevention training is now required for most educators and public health agencies. The Division of Behavioral Health’s Website has a comprehensive collection of suicide prevention resources, fact sheets, trainings, ways to get involved, and funding opportunities.
- Signs of Suicide
- Act Listen Refer is a statewide online suicide prevention training program created for campuses throughout Missouri.
- Stop a Suicide Today