Some speculation exists about the effectiveness of school suicide prevention.
Assessing the effectiveness of prevention programs can sometimes be difficult to do. The statistics, however, indicate that youth suicide continues to be a significant public health issue. The challenges faced by educators working to fulfill the promise of an education for every child are considerable enough. Nevertheless, schools can and do make important contributions to youth suicide prevention. Research indicates that girls are more likely than boys to experience having suicidal thoughts, create a suicide plan, and attempt suicide.