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How Can Social- Emotional Learning Skills Prevent Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviours?<\/h1>\n

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The 5 SEL core competencies each directly address different suicide risk factors.<\/p>\n

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Strengthening SEL skills in youth can help prevent suicide.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SEL school-based programs strengthen SEL skills that have the potential to mitigate suicide related risks.<\/p>\n

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The Relationship Between
SEL Competencies & Suicide Risk Factors\u00a0<\/h2>\n

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\u00a0Each individual<\/span><\/strong> and social<\/span><\/strong> suicide risks can be addressed by multiple SEL competencies.
You can use this table to identify which SEL competency can bolster student’s needs and prevent suicide risks in your school.<\/h4>\n

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<\/td>\nSelf-Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\nSelf-Management<\/strong><\/td>\nResponsible
Decision-Making<\/strong><\/td>\n		Social Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\nRelationship Skills<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loneliness & Social Isolation<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Limited Coping & Problem Solving<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hopelessness<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor Self-Perception<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nX\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poor Mental Health<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0X<\/strong><\/td>\nX\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Relationship Problems<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nX\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lack of Social Support<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0X<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\nX<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Below is a summary of each SEL competency and how it can be used to support protective factors that prevent suicide risks. School-based programs that aim to strengthen specific SEL competencies are also listed.<\/h4>\n

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What is Self-Awareness?<\/strong>\u00a0The ability to understand one\u2019s own emotions, thoughts, and values \u2013 and how they influence behaviour. It includes recognizing one\u2019s own strengths, limitations, and sense of confidence.<\/p>\n

How does Self-Awareness address Suicide Risk Factors?<\/strong><\/p>\n