In response to six Palo Alto teen suicides during the 2008-09 school year, the City developed a Suicide Prevention Policy, providing a framework for youth mental health services. Now, almost 15 years later, the City has decided to expand the policy to serve the broader community.
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PALO ALTO — After nine years of patrolling the tracks at Palo Alto’s Caltrain railroad crossings, the last of the human guards were replaced with cameras as part of the city’s Track Watch program – a suicide prevention initiative.
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Palo Alto’s Board of Education has been rapidly implementing changes to decrease student stress at Gunn High School but is facing widespread discontent from students and teachers who feel left out of the decision process.
Palo Alto’s stress reduction efforts receive mixed reviews from students, teachers Read More »
After two Palo Alto teens committed suicide this fall, concerned parents are discussing a topic that has resurfaced periodically in a high-achieving school district: are Palo Alto’s kids too stressed?
Palo Alto teen suicides spark fresh debate on stressful student life Read More »
