Practice Briefs

Suicide prevention is inclusive of all activities undertaken for the reduction of the prevalence of suicide.

Suicide is a significant public health problem for school age children and adolescents. For youth ages 10 to 14 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death and the second leading cause of death for persons 15 to 34 years of age...

Counselors typically use a suicide risk assessment (SRA) to determine whether an individual is at risk of suicidal behavior. The purpose of the SRA is to identify risk and protective factors that assist clinician’s formulation of risk.

The primary challenge for HSPs is overstimulation. Overstimulation becomes the foundation for emotional intensity, strong response to criticism, negative internalization, and the potential for low self-esteem.

Co-occurring disorders involve the presence of one or more mental health disorder in conjunction with one or more substance use disorder. The terms co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis are often used interchangeably

Tolerable levels of anxiety and fear are a part of typical development for young people. Yet, fear and anxiety can become problematic and impede some young people’s abilities to function and can even advance to the point of a disorder.

Insomnia influences an individual’s psychological, occupational, and physical health, as well as his or her economic status, and can result in decreased overall functionality and production (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013).

The World Health Organization (1967) stated that wellness encompasses more than just the absence of disease; it includes a holistic perspective of physical, mental, and social well-being.

Bullying is a form of interpersonal violence that impacts everyone involved including youth who bully, youth who are targets of bullying, and bystanders who witness the abuse of others (Juvonen, Wang, & Expinoza, 2010).