Outline of the state of Massachusetts
State
Massachusetts
Addressed

Category
Health Education K-12 Curriculum—Suicide Prevention—ES

Category
Health Education K-12 Curriculum—Suicide Prevention—ES

State law addresses suicide prevention.

Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Framework

PreK–12 Standard 5: Mental Health Students will acquire knowledge about emotions and physical health, the management of emotions, personality and character development, and social awareness; and will learn skills to promote self-acceptance, make decisions, and cope with stress, including suicide prevention.

Policy Type
Standard

School Health Services mission and vision statements

"Coordinated with the eight components of a comprehensive school health program, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: health education, health services, social and physical environment, physical education, guidance and support services, food service, school and work-site health promotion, and integrated school and community health promotion"

Policy Type
Non-codified