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Leading Through Crisis: Responding to Suicide in Schools
Recorded Webinar
Description:
Representatives from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) and the Georgia Department of Education review suicide data for Georgia, discuss trends in suicidality and access to services, review legislation and policy requirements for schools and districts, and provide resources for responding with intervention and postvention supports. Georgia data review highlights recent observations (2020–2024), regional and statewide trends, and key demographic patterns. The audience gains a general understanding of what suicide looks like in Georgia, including which groups are disproportionately impacted and how suicides are occurring (e.g., weapons, means).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Intended Audience: Counseling Staff, District Leaders, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, School Leaders, School Nurses, School Safety Staff, Social Workers, Special Student Services Staff, Teacher Leaders
DOE Office: Whole Child Supports
Topics: Mental Health, Wellbeing, Whole Child Supports
Event Type: Recorded Webinar
Primary Contact: Deborah Chosewood - deborah.chosewood@doe.k12.ga.us
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Webinar URL: https://url.gadoe.org/syc2
Date Recorded: May 04, 2026