Year: 1981 Source: Alberta Teachers Association Magazine, v.61, no.3, (1981), p.16,20-21 SIEC No: 19820507

Schools must deal more openly with suicide. In Alberta, school systems generally have no structure for collecting data on suicides or attempts within their system & no prevention or follow-up programs. Guidelines for teachers and a plea is made for increased willingness to listen, talk & promote a sense of belonging in students. (GW)