Is this program focused on mental health, depression or suicide prevention?

The answer is: yes. We are focused on all three topics. Erika’s Lighthouse has a holistic philosophy to school mental health. We believe schools need to have an “upstream” focus on suicide prevention, starting with an inclusive school culture around mental health that encourages conversations and open, meaningful dialogue. Our programs offer a continuum from encouraging good mental health to educating students on the signs of symptoms of depression to a focus on suicide prevention – promoting early identification and intervention. By recognizing that everyone deserves good mental health we can eliminate stigma and have more open, honest conversations around mental health, depression and suicide that will encourage help-seeking, early identification and early intervention.