Youth Suicide Prevention

October 2026

The twelfth Day of Action was on October 28, 2026 and focused on youth suicide prevention, particularly how we all have a role to play. You can search the hashtag #YouthSuicidePrevention on your favorite social media channel to see some of the great posts from participants and partners.

T4CIP trainees were asked to promote #YouthSuicidePrevention messages during a targeted Day of Action, but these materials are available to use year-round.

Topic experts:

Lead topic experts: Center for Suicide Prevention and Research at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Click here for additional topic experts.

Green circular sign with the phone number 988 and the message 'Suicide & Crisis Lifeline' in blue text.

Promotional Graphics

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Green background with colorful artwork of two figures, one green and one orange, hugging. Text announcing the T4CIP Youth Suicide Prevention Day of Action on October 28, 2026, with details about promotional activities and social media handles.

Day of Action Graphic

Digital flyer for a Youth Suicide Prevention Webinar scheduled for October 28, 2026 from 3 to 4 p.m. ET, featuring a moderator and three panelists with their photos, names, titles, and affiliations.

Webinar Graphic

Graphic promoting youth suicide prevention with the hashtag #YouthSuicidePrevention, the date October 28, 2026, and logos for Trainees for Child Injury Prevention and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Printable Selfie Sign

A colorful infographic emphasizing the importance of discussing youth suicide prevention, featuring hashtags and a helpline number 988. Includes logos and organization names related to crisis and child injury prevention.

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Social Media Graphics

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A colorful mental health awareness poster with message encouraging conversation about youth suicide prevention. The poster features a green background, bold title 'Let's Talk About It,' and cartoons of two arms around each other. It includes three suggested conversation starters and a statement emphasizing the importance of mental health check-ins.
A colorful infographic about noticing warning signs of suicide. It emphasizes asking directly if someone is thinking about suicide, stating that asking does not put the idea in their head and that a direct question can help open the door to help. The infographic features simple illustrations of two people, speech bubbles, and uses bright colors with a green background.

Start the conversation

Ask directly

A graphic promoting youth suicide prevention with a football field, a football, and a goalpost. Text highlights listening without judgment with phrases like "I'm glad you told me," "Thank you for trusting me," and "I'm here with you." The message emphasizes listening to athletes before judging.
A classroom with a green chalkboard and empty desks. An illustration of two people sitting and talking, with speech bubbles reading 'I'm glad you told me.', 'Thank you for trusting me.', and 'I'm here with you.' The poster emphasizes listening without judgment for youth suicide prevention, featuring colorful text and the hashtags #YouthSuicidePrevention and T4CIP.

Listen - athlete

Listen - student

A colorful infographic with a green background titled "Notice a change? Check in." It lists warning signs of suicidal thoughts, including talking about wanting to die, feeling hopeless or in pain, withdrawing from others, mood or sleep changes, and increased alcohol or drug use. The infographic emphasizes starting a conversation if something feels different and promotes youth suicide prevention.
An informational poster with a green background encouraging youth to seek support for suicidal thoughts. It features cartoon drawings of two people talking to each other, one with an arm around the other, and includes quotes about caring and seeking help. The poster emphasizes staying with those at risk to support them, and has logos for Trainees for Child Injury Prevention and a suicide prevention hotline.
Poster with green background and white and black text emphasizing safety measures to prevent youth suicide. It features two icons: a secure safe with a digital lock labeled 'Secure firearms' and a pill bottle with a lock labeled 'Lock medications.' The poster encourages asking a parent or caregiver for help and includes hashtags #YouthSuicidePrevention and T4CIP.
A mental health support infographic encouraging communication and connection with youth considering suicide. It features illustrations of three people and quotes about trust and contact, along with a contact number for help.

Safer environment

Connection

Native

Don’t promise secrecy

Notice a change?

A green and blue informational poster about reaching out for help if worried about a young person. It shows a hand holding a smartphone with the text '988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline' and a message bubble saying 'Need to talk?'. The poster encourages calling, texting, or chatting 988, with additional info about the crisis hotline. Has the logos of T4CIP and the hashtag #YouthSuicidePrevention.
An infographic with the heading 'Keep the conversation going.' showing three tips: follow up, check in again, and maintain the connection. A speech bubble with two cartoon figures says, 'I've been thinking about you. How are you doing today?' The bottom notes, 'Small check-ins can remind a young person they are not alone,' and it includes logos and hashtags related to youth suicide prevention.

988

Follow up

Alternative text and social media posts

Accessibility symbol with person icon and checkmark on green background.

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Green circle icon with a white folder outline and the word 'ZIP' inside.

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Green circular icon with a white folder outline and the word 'ZIP' inside.

Additional Outreach Materials

flyer about support for teen suicide prevention with information on legislation HR 3624 and HR 7092. Contains phone number 988 for suicide and crisis line, links to resources, QR codes for finding representatives, emailing, and more info from AAP Advocacy Action Center. Features a green megaphone illustration.

Email your representative to support teen suicide prevention

A printed school emergency contact and resource sheet with sections for contacts for suicide risks, mental health, student behavioral help, after-hours contact, local crisis services, a suicide and crisis hotline, emergency medical response, and crisis evaluation location.
A school contact information sheet titled 'My School Contacts' with a school building icon at the top. It includes sections for designated suicide-risk contact, backup contact/administrator, school nurse or mental-health office, student behavioral assistance referral, and after-hours contact, each with blank lines for filling in information.
A document titled 'Youth Suicide Prevention Case Study 1' discussing mental health, cultural context, and prevention strategies for Black youth, including statistical background, risk factors, and community support resources.
Document titled 'Youth Suicide Prevention Case Study 2' with text discussing a case of a 16-year-old girl brought to a pediatric clinic, emphasizing cultural context, confidentiality, and mental health concerns.
A document titled 'Youth Suicide Prevention Case Study 3' with information on transgender youth, family rejection, and mental health, including resources from The Trevor Project and AFSP.
Screenshot of a document titled "Youth Suicide Prevention Case Study 4" discussing a case involving a 16-year-old girl. Includes background, cultural context, and mental health issues related to homelessness, sleep disturbances, family problems, and suicidal thoughts.

Case Study 3: Transgender Teen

Case Study 4: Unhoused Teen

Recognizing & Responding to Suicide Risk - quick reference guide for teachers, coaches, and school staff

A guide titled 'Recognizing & Responding to Suicide Risk' with instructions for teachers, coaches, and school staff. It includes contact information for the suicide crisis hotline, and steps for recognizing and talking to students at risk, with color-coded sections for different actions.

Badge buddy (vertical)

Badge buddy (horizontal)

Guide for conversations about youth suicide, including steps like noticing concerning behavior, asking directly, responding to thoughts of suicide, and ensuring safety; includes resources for prevention.

Navigating Conversations About Youth Suicide

Case Study 2: Spanish-Speaking Family

Case Study 1: Black Teen

Validated Tools from Partners: Safety plans and risk assessments

A safety plan document titled 'Stanley - Brown Safety Plan' with numbered sections for warning signs, coping strategies, social settings, help during a crisis, professional contacts, and environmental safety planning.

Stanley-Brown Safety Plan

A safety plan poster for suicide prevention in schools, titled 'HOME-SCHOOL SAFETY PLAN.' It includes sections on 'Red Flags & Warning Signs,' 'Triggers,' 'Things I Can Do to Distract Myself,' 'Places I Can Go,' and 'People I Can Count on to Distract Me,' with areas to indicate triggers at home or school, and suggestions for coping strategies at home, in the community, or at school.

Suicide in Schools - Home-School Safety Plan

A suicide risk monitoring tool form titled 'SiS: Suicide in Schools Model' with sections on ideation, intent, plan, interpersonal distress, and protective factors, including checkboxes and rating scales.

Suicide in Schools - Suicide Risk Monitoring Tool 2023

Outreach Materials from Trusted Partners

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline logo with large '988' number and text 'Suicide & Crisis Lifeline'.
Logo for the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with website URL www.aacap.org

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry provides clinical guidance, family education materials, and practice resources focused on youth suicide prevention and intervention.

Logo of the American Academy of Pediatrics with text and seal including the organization's name and dedication to child health.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, in collaboration with experts from the National Institute of Mental Health, created the Blueprint for Youth Suicide Prevention as an educational resource to support pediatric health clinicians and other health professionals. It's designed to help you identify equitable youth suicide prevention strategies and key partnerships in all settings where youth live, learn, work, and spend time.

Logo of the American Association of Subdology, featuring a purple triangle and stylized letter 'S'

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the nation’s largest and oldest suicide prevention membership association. AAS is widely recognized as a global leader in the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional training, accreditation, and certification programs that advance the science and practice of suicide prevention.

Logo of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention featuring a stylized blue circle with white segments and the organization's name in bold black text.

Learn about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Logo for Ask Suicide-Screening Questions with pink and black text and a stethoscope forming part of the letter 'Q'

Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit – National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a free, evidence-based toolkit designed for medical settings that provides validated youth suicide risk screening tools, clinical pathways, training materials, and implementation guidance.

Logo for The Columbia Lighthouse Project with a yellow sun, white rays, and blue waves, and the tagline 'Identify Risk, Prevent Suicide'.

Columbia Lighthouse Project (C-SSRS) offers the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), one of the most widely used tools for suicide risk assessment in pediatric and healthcare settings.

The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is the nation’s public-private partnership for suicide prevention, working with national partners to advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.

Logo of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, celebrating 15 years.
Logo with a stylized human figure and text that reads 'Prevent Child Injury'.

Youth Suicide Prevention toolkit from Prevent Child Injury.

Safe-T Suicide Assessment logo in purple and white.

SAFE-T (Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation and Triage) provides a structured framework that helps clinicians identify risk and protective factors, conduct suicide assessments, determine risk level, and develop intervention plans.

Yellow banner with black text reading 'SEIZE THE AWKWARD'

Seize the Awkward is a youth-focused campaign that helps young people recognize mental health concerns, start conversations with friends, and connect peers to support when they may be struggling.

Logo of society for the prevention of teen suicide, featuring a blue heart with two hands and the acronym 'SPTS' with a heart replacing the 'e' in prevention.
Logo for S.I.S. Store It Safe with orange background and white text.

Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS) is dedicated to increasing awareness, saving lives and reducing the stigma of suicide through specialized training programs and mental health resources that empower students, parents, school staff and community members with the skills needed to help youth build a life of resiliency.

Store It Safe is a unique partnership of healthcare providers, firearm safety experts, and community organizations established to keep children safe from unintentional firearm deaths and teens safe from suicide by firearms. Young children are often curious and will touch anything, while teens are still learning to control impulses. Our goal is to inform families of risks so they can keep their children safe.

The logo of the Jason Foundation with a stylized 'j' and the text 'The Jason Foundation' in black and blue.

The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the awareness and prevention of youth and young adult suicide by providing educational programs and resources that empower students, parents, educators, and the community to be better able to recognize and assist at-risk individuals.

Logo for The Jed Foundation with a blue shield and white text reading 'JED' and 'The Jed Foundation' underneath

The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.

The Trevor Project logo with orange background and white text, promoting LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention.

The Trevor Project is a non-profit suicide prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.

Logo with circular arrows and the words "Zero Suicide" in bold yellow and gray letters.

Zero Suicide - After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt

After Your Child’s Suicide Attempt is a one-hour film providing support and guidance for parents and caregivers after their child has attempted suicide.

Logo with circular arrows and text that reads "Zero Suicide" in orange and gray.

Zero Suicide Toolkit

Provides healthcare organizations and clinicians with practical resources for screening, assessment, safety planning, treatment, and follow-up care for individuals at risk for suicide.

#YouthSuicidePrevention Webinar

This webinar is part of T4CIP's #YouthSuicidePrevention Day of Action.

Preventing youth suicide takes all of us. In this T4CIP Day of Action webinar, moderator Jonathan Singer led a conversation with experts in healthcare, schools, and youth mental health about the role adults who work with children and teens can play in suicide prevention. Panelists shared practical ways to recognize concerns, build stronger connections across systems, support young people and families, and turn awareness into action in the settings where youth live, learn, and receive care.

Youth suicide prevention expert moderator and panelists:

  • Jonathan Singer, PhD, LCSW (moderator)

  • Ben Miller, MEd

  • Josephine Ridley, PhD

  • Jill Haak Bohnenkamp, PhD