Read the September 2025 newsletter (Topic: Suicide Prevention)
Everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide, a leading cause of death in the US. Evidence shows that offering support, talking openly, limiting access to means of self-harm, and following up with loved ones can save lives. A recent federal survey found 4 in 10 high schoolers feel “persistently sad or hopeless,” and 1 in 5 have considered suicide.
As children grow into teens, it can be hard for parents to recognize when typical ups and downs signal deeper concern. Learning the warning signs, risk factors, and ways to build protective factors is essential.
Read more in the September 2025 newsletter on Suicide Prevention.
Attend live evening webinars
The Cook Center for Human Connection September 2025 class schedule is available. Durango School District (DSD) has partnered with the Cook Center to offer mental health webinars for DSD parents at no cost.
Here's what you need to know:
- Classes are live and are developed by licensed therapists.
- Events are virtual, interactive, and designed to help caregivers support their child.
- Registration, attendance, and interactions are anonymous from other viewers.
- Each class is offered twice on the scheduled day, at 5:00 p.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. MT.
Click here to view the September class schedule.
Watch recorded webinars when you have time
Can't attend a scheduled live class? The Cook Center offers a full library of recorded webinars that you can watch on your own time. Choose to watch the Deep Dive video (full class) or the Instant Insights video (brief summary of class highlights).
Here are the class topics offered in September, both as live webinars and prerecorded videos:
- Bullying: Stop the cycle
- Body image: Loving the skin you're in
- Emotional regulation: Recognizing what's wrong
- Tools to support your child's mental health
- Your child’s anxiety
- What parents need to know about suicide prevention
- How to motivate your child
- School avoidance
- ABCs of substance use and vaping
- Parenting through anxiety and depression
- Social media: Protecting your child
- Establishing healthy boundaries
- Everyday happiness
- Compassionate parenting and self-compassion
- Building your child's confidence
- Your active child: ADHD
- Effects of screen time and children's mental health
Click here to view the library of recorded classes.
Attend the Ask a Therapist LIVE Event on September 23
The September Ask a Therapist LIVE event is on Tuesday, September 23. This event offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.
Register online
To register for any event, click here or scan the QR code below.
