Suicide prevention and suicide prevention training have gained more attention in recent years, but youth suicide rates continue to rise. Youths are feeling hopeless and more are making plans to take their lives. An advisory on a teen mental health crisis was issued by the Surgeon General in 2021. More policies and laws have called for schools to have a more active role in positive student mental well-being. They are in a position to see those who are struggling and take steps to help them.