The Effectiveness of Suicide Prevention Programs in Schools

NAMI EASTSIDE’S
Monthly Educational Forum:  Tuesday,
March 18, 2014

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS

 Dr. Mazza is a professor at the University of Washington in
the College of Education.  He has been at the University of Washington for
the past 17 years and is the director of the School Psychology Program. He
received his masters in 1990 and his Ph.D. in 1993 from the University of
Wisconsin – Madison.  His research focuses on youth and adolescent mental
health issues and crisis interventions in schools.  He has published over
20 peer reviewed articles and 4 chapters in the area of child and adolescent
mental health. 

Although Dr. Mazza’s specialty has centered on suicidal
youth, he has worked with numerous school districts regarding crisis
intervention and management for unexpected traumatic events such as death of
school personnel and students, as well as exposure to violent behavior.

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