Littleton 6 School District: Research Presentation On Youth Mental Health And Suicide Prevention In Littleton

Littleton CO

13 October, 2021

12:32 PM

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Press release from Littleton 6 School District: 10.12.21 Research Presentation on Youth Mental Health  and Suicide Prevention in Littleton Oct 18, 2021  6:30–8:00pm A Virtual webinar on Zoom Click here to register for the event   Presenters: Dr. Anna Mueller, Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University Dr. Seth Abrutyn, Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of British Columbia Dr. Sarah Diefendorf, Postdoctoral Fellow Scholars Strategy Network For the past two years, Littleton Public Schools has been participating in the Social Worlds and Youth Well-Being Study (SWYWS). Led by Dr. Anna Mueller of Indiana University, the research team is studying how social environments shape youth wellbeing and resilience and identifying new strategies for improving youth mental health and preventing suicide in schools and communities.  This research has included many hours of observations in LPS high schools, hundreds of interviews and focus groups with students, staff, parents, and community members, formal surveys of parents and staff and study of LPS policies, protocols, and training. This is an opportunity for the community to hear the initial research findings and recommendations and to ask questions of Dr. Mueller and the research team.  More Info About the Study Research Presentation on Youth Mental Health  and Suicide Prevention in Littleton Oct 18, 2021  6:30–8:00pm A Virtual webinar on Zoom Click here to register for the event   Presenters: Dr. Anna Mueller, Associate Professor of Sociology at Indiana University Dr. Seth Abrutyn, Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of British Columbia Dr. Sarah Diefendorf, Postdoctoral Fellow Scholars Strategy Network For the past two years, Littleton Public Schools has been participating in the Social Worlds and Youth Well-Being Study (SWYWS). Led by Dr. Anna Mueller of Indiana University, the research team is studying how social environments shape youth wellbeing and resilience and identifying new strategies for improving youth mental health and preventing suicide in schools and communities.  This research has included many hours of observations in LPS high schools, hundreds of interviews and focus groups with students, staff, parents, and community members, formal surveys of parents and staff and study of LPS policies, protocols, and training. This is an opportunity for the community to hear the initial research findings and recommendations and to ask questions of Dr. Mueller and the research team.  More Info About the Study This press release was produced by Littleton 6 School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.