Mental Health - Depression & Suicide > Policy and Staff Training
Policy and Staff Training
Erikaâs Lighthouse empowers educators, just like students, through education and resources. Students, families and educators deserve good mental health and know they are supported. Supporting student wellness requires wellness. This can be achieved by normalizing mental health and fostering discussions in classrooms.
Policy and Staff Training
1. Start Here
2. Choose Your Staff Training Path
Individual - On-Demand
Staff Training Course
Group Training - In-Person/Virtual
A qualified staff member can host a professional development training for the building using the modules and resources below.
Introduction
Part 1: Signs & Symptoms
Part 2: Helping a Student
Part 3: Crisis Intervention
3. Promote Staff Wellbeing
Posters
Peer to Peer
Organization Wide
4. Implement Best Practices
School Policies & Interventions
Administrator Resources
White Paper – Integrating Mental Health into the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model for School Health
Access
White Paper – Model School District Policy on Suicide Prevention: Implementing Effective Prevention Strategies
Access
General Educator Resources
Evidence-Informed Resources
Kelly, Michael S. (2016). The Erika’s Lighthouse Program: Depression Awareness for Middle School Students. Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work.
Access
Kelly, Michael S. (2019). Depression Education as Primary Prevention: The Erika’s Lighthouse School-Based Program for High School Students. Advances in Social Work.
Access
5. Finish
Report on Impact