Using Social Networks to Prevent Suicide

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

10

Overview

This free video resource from PBS LearningMedia helps educate students on suicide prevention. A Kentucky school’s Sources of Strength (SOS) program uses social networks to help prevent suicide among teens and spread messages of hope and resolve. This video segment is part of You Are Not Alone, a youth mental health series produced by KET. Teachers can use this resource to make students aware that social media can be used as a tool to uplift students.

Sensitive: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.2.3

Analyze how the perceptions of norms influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.3.2

Analyze valid resources from home, school, and community that provide health information.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.4.4

Demonstrate how to ask for and offer assistance to enhance the health of self and others.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 10 - Health Education

HE19.HE.5.2

Develop a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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