Anna S. Mueller

In this insightful discussion, Anna S. Mueller, a sociologist and associate professor at Indiana University, delves into the chilling social roots of youth suicide. She explores how rigid cultural expectations, mental health stigma, and misleading social connectedness contribute to suicide clusters in communities like Poplar Grove. Anna highlights the critical role school social workers play in combating these issues and urges a shift towards combining clinical therapy with community engagement. Her recommendations for schools offer practical steps to prevent youth suicide effectively.