Suicide Prevention
More Than Sad & Question, Persuade, Refer Training
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV is pleased to offer professional development in Act 71 – Youth Suicide Prevention for Educators. During this 4-hour session, participants will be trained in both More Than Sad and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR).
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's program called More Than Sad teaches educators to recognize signs of mental health distress in students.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. These are the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Training in QPR includes learning how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
This 4-hour presentation meets the criteria for Act 71
* Training Date 1 *
October 27, 2022
8:30am-12:30pm
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
453 Maple St
Grove City, PA 16127
* Training Date 2 *
April 4, 2023
8:30am-12:30pm
Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV
453 Maple St
Grove City, PA 16127
4 hours of Act 48 hours available
Meets criteria for Act 71
Cost: $3.50 for participant manual
For questions about registration please contact:
Jackie Underwood jaclyn.underwood@miu4.org
Training Presented by Bryda Drumm LSW, H&SV, Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV