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• Does talking about suicide increase suicidal ideation?

  No. In fact, research has shown that talking about suicide may reduce the risk by allowing folks to share their experiences (Dazzi et al., 2014; Wasserman et al., 2020). When we refuse to talk about suicide, it sends the message to those who are ...

• What are the parent manuals?

  Parent manuals are for parents of Hope Squad Members. The manuals explain what their children will be learning in the Hope Squad and provide at-home discussion questions that correlate with the lessons they are learning in the meetings. The parent ...

• Where can I find the parent manuals?

  The parent manuals are in the Advisor Portal under the Hope Squad curriculum section. The parent manuals are specific to the school level (elementary, middle, and high school) and the curriculum year. For example, to access the High School Year 2 ...

• What if a parent doesn’t return the permission form?

  First, you should try reaching out to the parent/guardian again. In some cases, they will not have the resources (Wi-Fi, a printer, live too far from town, etc.) to return the form themselves, in this case, follow the guidelines that your school ...

• My child had mental health issues in the past. Can they still be a member of the Hope Squad?

  We recommend that the parent and the Advisor of the student in question sit down and discuss if they think the program is right for the student. We have seen students use their experience to better relate to others and become great role models. Get ...